Fencing Baton
Object type: Fencing baton
Department: Arms and Armor
Culture: Japanese
Date: ca. 1615–1868
Medium: Iron, wood, lacquer, silver, copper
Dimensions: blade (a): L. 22 3/4 in. (57.8 cm); W. 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm); D. 2 3/8 in. (6 cm); Wt. 2 lb. 7.1 oz. (1107 g); scabbard (b): L. 17 3/8 in. (44.1 cm); W. 1 9/16 in. (4 cm); D. 1 in. (2.5 cm); Wt. 4.9 oz. (137 g)
Classification: Fencing Equipment
Credit line: Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935
Accession year: 1936