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Title: Wakizashi sword
Creator: Unknown
Contributing Institution: California State University, Sacramento Library
Collection: Japanese American Archival Collection
Rights Information: Please contact the contributing institution for more information regarding the copyright status of this object.
Description: Short sword consisting of the wakizashi sword (JC9:14), sheath (JC9:22) and handle (JC9:23). The sword is 20" long and has Japanese writing on the bottom portion. The wooden sheath has Japanese calligraphy painted on both sides. The wooden handle is split in half.
Format: color slide
Identifier: ao10
ark:/13030/kt638nc8xx
1608.cpd
http://csus.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/jaac/id/1592
Language: Japanese
Subject: Swords--Japan
Military weapons--Japan

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