Blade for a Short Sword (Wakizashi), Made in Koto-Bichu Style
Object type: Blade for a short sword (Wakizashi)
Department: Arms and Armor
Culture: Japanese
Artist: Yoshindo Yoshiwara
Artist bio: Japanese
Artist role: Mount maker
Artist nationality: Japanese
Date: 1980
Medium: Steel
Dimensions: L. 21 3/16 in. (53.8 cm)
Classification: Sword Blades
Geography:  Tokyo     
Credit line: Gift of Yoshindo Yoshiwara, 1980
Accession year: 1980