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Object numberI2294.1-2

TitleJapanese military sword or 'katana,' World War II

DescriptionWorld War II Japanese katana, 'shingi-zukuri'-style blade machine-made. Plain guard ('tsuba'), wooden grip bound with linen. The scabbard is painted black.

Production placeJapan

Production date exact 1939 - exact 1945

Production periodWorld War II

Object namesword, japanese katana

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