Wakizashi Sword

1989.10.0002A

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification Wakizashi Sword   (1989.10.0002A)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Science & Technology T&E
  2. :
  3. Armaments
  4. :
  5. Edged Weapons
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period Late Edo Period (1603-1868)
Date 1850 - 1868 CE
Culture Japanese
Location On Exhibitin the East Asia exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 69.5 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 7.4 cm
Dimension 3 (Width) 2.8 cm
Weight 697 g
Measuring Remarks Under Review
Materials Metal--Iron, Metal--Steel
Manufacturing Processes Forging, Wrapping

Research Remarks

Description Under Review
Published Description N/A
Bibliography

Article from Christie’s Auction News 13/4 (F/M ‘92), on Dr. Walter A. Compton’s sword collection, in research files.

Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication Gift of Krannert Center for the Performing Arts Costume Shop, UIUC
Reproduction no

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