Blade for a Sword (Katana)
Object type: Blade for a sword (Katana)
Department: Arms and Armor
Culture: Japanese
Artist: Kunisuke
Artist bio: Japanese, active 17th century
Artist role: Swordsmith
Artist nationality: Japanese
Date: 17th century
Medium: Steel
Dimensions: L. 37 9/16 in. (95.4 cm); L. cutting edge 28 7/16 in. (72.2 cm); D. of curveture 1/2 in. (1.2 cm)
Classification: Sword Blades
Credit line: Rogers Fund, 1917

Accession year: 1917