Ritual Dagger
Description
Japanese dagger; channelled blade which has also engraved on it a dragon. Bronze hilt with lotus petal designs; pommel shaped as a trident. Bronze sheath with enamelled floral design. The sword is said to be used in Buddhist rituals.
Collection
Japanese Art
Artist
NA
Object Type
Dagger ritual object
Material
Bronze
Schools/Culture/Period
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Technique
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Date
18th century
Location
Japan
Dimension
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