Blade for a Slung Sword (Tachi)
Object type: Blade for a slung sword (Tachi)
Department: Arms and Armor
Culture: Japanese
Date: early 19th century
Medium: Steel, wood
Dimensions: L. of blade 37 1/16 in. (94.2 cm); L. of cutting edge 28 3/8 in. (72.1 cm); D. of curvature 11/16 in. (1.7 cm)
Classification: Sword Blades
Credit line: Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935
Accession year: 1936