Yokohama Souvenir Sword
Artist
Kobayashi
(Japanese)
Date1867
Place of ManufactureAsia
MediumMaterial: bone; bronze; steel
DimensionsOverall (total length): 151 cm
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART
Credit LineGiven in memory of Lt. Cmdr. E H. Wilton, by his wife
Object number1961.019.001
DescriptionThe long scabbard & handle are dense carved bone, depicting Japanese warriors, scholars women & farmers with appropriate background settings. Incised decorations are toned with dark colour. Reinforcing bronze bands, with triple-pawlonia mon or crests, are superimposed at the extremities & at regular intervals along the length.Status
Not on view557 - 589
c.1900
Aaron Allan Edson