Samurai Sword (katana type)
Artist
Yamato Daijo
(Japanese)
Datelate 18th-early 19th century
MediumLacquered with aogai (mother-of-pearl). Blade is tempered steel
DimensionsOverall: 36 inches (91.44 cm)
Credit LineGift of a veteran from World War II
Object numberR82-1 A,B
SignedYamato Daijo Minamoto no kuni take
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