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Blade for a Sword (Katana)

Masazane

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Long, curved, single-edged sword blade with a pointed tip. The blade is shiny and made of metal. The blade's edge faces the right side of the image. The bottom quarter of the blade is darker than the rest. The background is white with a slight shadow behind the blade. The overall shape of the blade resembles a gently curved, elongated "S". The top of the blade is narrower and tapers to a point. The bottom of the blade tapers to a sharp point. The blade appears to be a katana made by Masazane.

Artwork Details

Date
dated 1526
Medium
Steel
Culture
Japanese
Dimensions
158 × 623 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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