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Accession Number

NAM.1979-06-193-5

Description

Katana sword cleaning kit containing paper and Uchiko powder Given by Japanese General K Ija Arai to General Sir Alex Wardrop during joint Japanese-British presence in China, 1927-1929.

Units

Japanese Forces

People

Arai, K Ija
Wardrop, Sir Alexander Ernest
Unknown

Dimensions

Height x Width x Depth: 30 x 35 x 110 mm

Associated collection
Arai, K Ija
Wardrop, Sir Alexander Ernest
Unknown
Length: 1260 mm
Width: 145 cm
Arai, K Ija
Wardrop, Sir Alexander Ernest
Unknown
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.
Height x Width x Depth: 140 x 1040 x 120 mm
Height x Width x Depth: 55 x 95 x 30 mm
Arai, K Ija
Wardrop, Sir Alexander Ernest
Unknown
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.
Height x Width x Depth: 995 x 40 x 25 mm
Arai, K Ija
Wardrop, Sir Alexander Ernest
Unknown
Katana sword blade
Given by Japanese General K Ija Arai to General Sir Alex Wardrop during joint Japanese-British presence in China, 1927-1929.
Height x Width x Depth: 908 x 30 x 7 mm
Length: 694 mm
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