Sword Sheath
88-16-162B
From: Japan
Curatorial Section: Asian
| Native Name | Katana |
| Object Number | 88-16-162B |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Japanese |
| Provenience | Japan |
| Section | Asian |
| Materials | Wood | Lacquer | Steel | Gilt | Silk | Metal | Ray Skin (uncertain) | Leather (uncertain) |
| Technique | Lacquered | Openwork |
| Iconography | Rabbit |
| Description | Sheath for long sword, or Katana, in black lacquer sheath. The sword handle is wrapped with black silk braid; on the end is a metal cap decorated with a rabbit, symbol of agility. The tsuba, or sword guard is decorated in openwork. |
| Credit Line | Received from various sources, pre-1988 |
| Other Number | SWORD # 4 - Other Number |
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