Katana sword wooden box with lid, carry strap, and two stands.
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.1979-06-193-3
Description
Katana sword wooden box with lid, carry strap, and two stands. Given by Japanese General K Ija Arai to General Sir Alex Wardrop during joint Japanese-British presence in China, 1927-1929. Wooden box constructed of very light material, lined with paper with silvery/metallic inclusions. Green silk carry handle threaded through lower part of box body. Two wooden stands lined with red felt. top of box painted with Japanese characters
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