E0728: Dagger, Short Dagger

Ethnographic

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Identifier:

E0728

Classification Category:

5:Tools & Equipment for Science and Technology ➞ Armament ➞ Edged

Materials:

animal ➔ ivory
metal
colorant ➔ paint
botanical ➔ wood

Dimensions:

29.5 cm L
2.5 cm W
2 cm H

Provenance of Object:

Japan

Production Date:

Edo Period, (ca. 1854-1931)

Use/Function:

Short tang on blade suggests that this item was not for daily use, but may be decorative or special use. It may be useful to identify if the metal of the blade was machine made or hand crafted. The cap of the handle appears to be missing.

Source Locality:

Japan

Acquisition Date:

March 13 1931

Description:

Handle and scabbard made of ivory, blade of metal.

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