Sword blade

Japanese

British Museum

early 13th Century

A curved sword blade at its original length. It is representative of the classic Heian and early Kamakura period swords.

• Medium: steel
• Dimensions: Length: 79cm
• Art Fund Grant: £45774 ( Total: £65,774)
• ArtFunded in: 2002
• Vendor: Hitoshi Yamada

Provenance

Published in 'Kanto Hibisho' by Dr. J Honma, 1985, where recorded as having been owned by Major Caldwell; previous history unknown.

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