Katana sword furniture comprising Saya (Scabbard), Tsuka (Grip), Mekugi (Peg), Habaki (Collar), and two bone/ivory decorative rings from Tsuka (Grip)
Given by Japanese General K Ija Arai to General Sir Alex Wardrop during joint Japanese-British presence in China, 1927-1929.
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Accession Number
NAM.1979-06-193-2
Description
Katana sword furniture comprising Saya (Scabbard), Tsuka (Grip), Mekugi (Peg), Habaki (Collar), and two bone/ivory decorative rings from Tsuka (Grip) Given by Japanese General K Ija Arai to General Sir Alex Wardrop during joint Japanese-British presence in China, 1927-1929. Saya and Tsuka of wood, with black bone Fuchi and Koiguchi. Two small white bone/ivory rings inset either side of Mekugi hole. Mekugi of wood painted black.
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