Ritual Dagger

33.585

Ritual Dagger

33.585

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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