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Blade and Mounting for a Slung Sword (Tachi)

Fittings maker Tsuba attributed to Gotō Renjō (Mitsutomo) Japanese
14th century; mounting, 19th century
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 377
The decoration of the sword guard (tsuba) and scabbard incorporates the apricot blossom badge of the Nabeshima family, daimyo (lords) of norther Kyushu.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Blade and Mounting for a Slung Sword (Tachi)
  • Fittings maker: Tsuba attributed to Gotō Renjō (Mitsutomo) (Japanese, 1628–1708, tenth-generation Gotō master)
  • Date: 14th century; mounting, 19th century
  • Geography: Okayama Prefecture
  • Culture: Japanese
  • Medium: Steel, wood, lacquer, ray skin (samé), thread, gold, abalone shell, copper-gold alloy (shakudō)
  • Dimensions: L. 40 3/8 in. (102.5cm); L. of blade 36 1/8 in. (91.8 cm); L. of cutting edge 27 1/4 in. (69.3 cm); D. of curvature 3/4 in. (1.95 cm)
  • Classification: Swords
  • Credit Line: Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935
  • Object Number: 36.25.1746a, b
  • Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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