Blade and Mounting for a Sword (Katana)

Unknown maker

Medium: Steel, wood, laquer, gold, enamel
Dimensions: L. 43 1/4 in. (109.8 cm); L. of blade 35 15/16 in. (91.2 cm); L. of cutting edge 27 1/2 in. (69.9 cm); D. of curvature 5/8 in. (1.65 cm)
Culture: Japanese
Department: Arms and Armor
Classification: Swords
Dated: blade, 16th century; mounting, mid–late 19th century
Pixels: 3049 × 3811
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Blade and Mounting for a Sword (Katana). blade, 16th century; mounting, mid–late 19th century. The Metropolitan Museum of Art.