Dagger (tanto) with Blossoming Cherry Trees

ca. 16th-early 19th century (Edo period; Meiji period)

3.5 cm 42.5 cm 5.3 cm

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The dagger (tanto) was designed primarily as a stabbing weapon, but the edge can be used for slashing as well. The dagger was carried by samurai, and sometimes worn in place of the short sword (wakizashi) in a daisho set, especially on the battlefield. This dagger is decorated...

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