Sword
88-16-165.1
From: Japan (uncertain)
Curatorial Section: Asian
| Object Number | 88-16-165.1 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Japanese |
| Provenience | Japan (uncertain) |
| Section | Asian |
| Materials | Wood | Gilt | Steel |
| Inscription Language | Japanese Language |
| Description | Black lacquer sheath with tip/cap piece missing. Gilt work on handle which is also decorated with green braided ribbon. Beneath the hilt, the tang is inscribed on one side with a signature. The maker's signature reads, "Kanetane of Echizen province," (越前住兼植). Kanetane is likely the 2nd generation swordsmith from the Echizen-Seki school from the early Edo period. |
| Credit Line | Received from various sources, pre-1988 |
| Other Number | Sword #3 - Other Number |
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