Minneapolis Institute of Art
Katana blade of a shortened tachi in 20th-century mount with World War II officer sword handle
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- Date
- 14th century
- Medium
- Wood, lacquer, sharkskin, silk, metal
- Department
- Asian Art
- Institution
- Minneapolis Institute of Art
- Object ID
- 26500
From the Minneapolis Institute of Art record
Japan, Asia Dimensions: 33 1/2 in. (85.09 cm) (a) 10 x 1 1/2 in. (25.4 x 3.81 cm) (b) 36 in. (91.44 cm) (c)
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- Credit line
- Gift of Helen Dahlin
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