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Katana, or sword (steel)

IMAGE number
WAM2652510
Image title
Katana, or sword (steel)
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Artist
Toshimitu Masatsugu (18th century) / Japanese
Location
Worcester Art Museum, Massachusetts, USA
Medium
steel
Dimensions
91.4 cms
Image description

Single edged slightly curved blade with reinforced back tapering to sharp point. Copper ferrule 'habaki' encasing blade at tang. 'Tsuba' missing. Two copper or bronze washers ('seppa') with cut egdes. Wooden grip covered with rayskin.

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Photo: Worcester Art Museum / The John Woodman Higgins Collection / Bridgeman Images
Image keywords
weapon / blades / sword / swords / arms / military / weapon / weapons / blade / militaria / katana
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Medium 1024 × 182 px 87 × 15 mm 64 KB

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