Blade for a Dagger (Tantō)

Japanese

dated, 1917

Not on view

A tantō is a dagger or blade shorter than 30 cm.

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Title: Blade for a Dagger (Tantō)
Date: dated, 1917
Culture: Japanese
Medium: Steel
Dimensions: L. 12 1/16 in. (30.6 cm); L. of cutting edge 8 5/16 in. (21.1 cm)
Classification: Sword Blades
Credit Line: Gift of Miyaguchi, Masafusa, 1917
Object Number: 17.209
Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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