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Blade and Mounting for a Dagger (Tantō)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Steel blade with curved edge, tapering to a point at the tip. The blade has a tempered hamon with a wavy pattern. Three holes and an engraving are present at the base of the blade. The background is black. The artist is unknown based on provided information.

Artwork Details

Date
blade, mid-19th century mounting, mid–late 19th century
Medium
Steel, wood, lacquer, baleen, gold, silver
Culture
Japanese
Dimensions
249 × 623 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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