© British Museum
Sword blade
Artist: Japanese
Location: British Museum
Date: early 13th Century
Materials: steel
Dimensions: Length: 79cm
Grant:
Amount Paid: £45,774 (Total: £65,774)
Vendor: Hitoshi Yamada
Review number: 5063 (2002)
Provenance:
Published in 'Kanto Hibisho' by Dr. J Honma, 1985, where recorded as having been owned by Major Caldwell; previous history unknown.
Description:
A curved sword blade at its original length. It is representative of the classic Heian and early Kamakura period swords.
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