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Motifs and Symbols: Natural Features
Tanto, Japan
Tanto, Japan
Robe
Japan
Early 18th century (with 16th century fittings)
Steel, lacquer, silver
Museum no. M.20:1-1947
Sword (tanto) mounted in wooden scabbard with hiramaki-e decoration of dark matt and aogi lacquer on a dark red ground with silver mounts in the theme of Fuden and Raiden. The band (signed Kanefusa - 16th century) has a cloud motif and two pairs of demons.
