Katana blade of a shortened tachi in 20th-century mount with World War II officer sword handle, Unknown Japanese

Title: Katana blade of a shortened tachi in 20th-century mount with World War II officer sword handle
Dated: 14th century
Artist: Unknown Japanese
Role: Artist
Gallery: Not on View
Department: Asian Art
Dimension: 10 x 1 1/2 in. (25.4 x 3.81 cm) (b)
Credit: Gift of Helen Dahlin
Accession Number: 90.36a-g
Medium: Wood, lacquer, sharkskin, silk, metal
Country: Japan
Century: 14th century
Rights: Public Domain
Classification: Arms and Armor
Object Name: Long sword (katana)
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Katana blade of a shortened tachi in 20th-century mount with World War II officer sword handle, 14th century