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Description: | Sheath of lacquer, with foliage and birds. The tsuka (grip) has a menuki (decoration) in the form of a gilded bird. The menuki fitted under the palm of the hand and improved the grip on the sword.
Material: metal
Material: leather
Material: lacquer
Material: gilt
sword & sheath made in Japan, Asia, (1910.15.177). | Source: | Manchester City Galleries | Identifier: | mcag.emu.ecatalogue.12029 | Go to resource |
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