Staff or naginata
Artist
Japan
Date1603-1867
MediumMetal, wood, lacquered wrap, cane
ClassificationsWeapons and Ammunition
Credit LineGift of Stephen Hyatt Pelham Pell
Object number1932.10.131 LA
DescriptionWoman's naginata, curved blade with red painted indented lines on one-edged blade. Polished oval wooden shaft with metal end. Steel? blade set in brass, copper plate at head end over black lacquered wrap. Three copper rings spaced over lacquer ending in gold painted braid.On View
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