Wakizashi Sword
1989.10.0002A
Basic Information
| Artifact Identification | Wakizashi Sword (1989.10.0002A) |
|---|---|
| Classification/ Nomenclature |
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| Artist/Maker | None |
| Geographic Location | |
| Period/Date | Late Edo Period (1603-1868), 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 | D3 is the blade width. |
| Materials | Metal--Iron, Metal--Steel |
| Manufacturing Processes | Forging, Wrapping |
| Munsell Color Information | Light Gray (N7.75) -ns |
Research Remarks
| Published Description | N/A |
|---|---|
| Description | N/A |
| Comparanda | 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
| Archaeological Data | N/A |
|---|---|
| Credit Line/Dedication | Gift of Krannert Center for the Performing Arts Costume Shop, UIUC |
| Reproduction | no |
| Reproduction Information | N/A |