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Blade and Mounting for a Slung Sword (Tachi)

Swordsmith Blade attributed to Norimitsu Japanese
Swordsmith Blade attributed to the Kozori School Japanese
Fittings maker mounting signed Harunari Japanese
blade, late 14th–early 15th century; mounting, 19th century
Not on view
A tachi is a slung sword, worn suspended on a cord with the cutting edge facing down.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Blade and Mounting for a Slung Sword (Tachi)
  • Swordsmith: Blade attributed to Norimitsu (Japanese, active ca. 15th century)
  • Swordsmith: Blade attributed to the Kozori School (Japanese)
  • Fittings maker: mounting signed Harunari (Japanese, active 19th century)
  • Date: blade, late 14th–early 15th century; mounting, 19th century
  • Culture: Japanese
  • Medium: Steel, wood, lacquer, rayskin (samé), silver, leather, cloisonné, gold, copper, mother-of-pearl
  • Dimensions: L. 41 in. (104.2 cm); L. of blade 35 3/16 in. (89.4 cm); L. of cutting edge 28 3/8 in. (72.1 cm); D. of curvature 1 1/16 in. (2.7 cm)
  • Classification: Swords
  • Credit Line: Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935
  • Object Number: 36.25.1695a, b
  • Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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