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An image of Katana (fighting sword) by

Unknown Artist

Title
Katana (fighting sword)
Place of origin
Japan
Period
Meiji period 1868 - 1912 → Japan
Year
19th century
Media category
Arms & armour
Materials used
forged iron, cotton, rayskin, raised gold inlay, raised copper, silver, red and black lacquer
Dimensions

95.0 x 7.5cm overall:

a - sword blade; 70cm; length

b - saya (scabbard); 71.2 x 4cm; length x width

Signature & date
Not signed. Not dated.
Credit
Gift of George Sherren Johnston 1996
Accession number
441.1996.a-b
Location
Not on display