Sheath for Halberd with mounting (nagamaki) and blade (naginata)

CultureJapanese

Datelate 17th-early 18th century

MediumLacquered leather over wood

DimensionsOverall: 82 1/16 inches (208.44 cm)

Credit LinePurchase: William Rockhill Nelson Trust

Object number32-202/3 B

Signedon blade: "Bishu Osafune Sukesada saku" (made by Osafune Sukesada of Bishu)

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Collections

East Asian Art

Terms

DescriptionThe mounting dates to the late 17th-early 18th century, Edo Period. The blade dates to the 16th century, Muromachi Period. The mounting is made of oak and mother-of-pearl, and the blade is tempered steel. The fuchi (metal collar) is shakudo (copper-gold alloy). The sheath is lacquered leather over wood. The tsuba (sword guard) is iron covered with lacquered leather.

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