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Yokoyama Sukenaga
Long Sword Blade and Mountings from Daisho Pair of Swords18th-19th century

Not on view
Japanese sword displayed in two parts: a polished curved steel blade beside the assembled sword in a slate-green lacquered scabbard with gold floral decoration and cord-wrapped grip
Two Japanese tachi swords displayed with their lacquered scabbards, arranged in staggered pairs against a neutral background. Dark green lacquer scabbards feature gold floral relief fittings; wrapped ray-skin handles with gold menuki accents.
Maker
Yokoyama Sukenaga
Japan, Kyoto, active 1830-1851
Title
Long Sword Blade and Mountings from Daisho Pair of Swords
Place Made
Japan
Date Made
18th-19th century
Medium
Steel, copper, gold foil, lacquer on wood, shakudo, and silk
Dimensions
Scabbard: 37 in. (93.98 cm), Blade: 32 3/8 in. (82.23cm)
Credit Line
Given in memory of Mr. Sakujiro Kawaguchi by Kristine T. de Queiroz and Leo M. Sugano
Accession Number
AC1999.186.1.1-.16
Classification
Arms and Armor
Collecting Area
Japanese Art