Katana sword blade
Given by Japanese General K Ija Arai to General Sir Alex Wardrop during joint Japanese-British presence in China, 1927-1929.
sword, katana, sword, katana
Accession Number
NAM.1979-06-193-1
Description
Katana sword blade Given by Japanese General K Ija Arai to General Sir Alex Wardrop during joint Japanese-British presence in China, 1927-1929. Believed to be made by Kunishige, Bitchu Koku Mizuta mid- to late- 17th century, likely Shōhō (正保) period of Kan'ei era.
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