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We have 2 objects tagged weapon.

Matchsafe And Cigar Cutter

Matchsafe And Cigar Cutter
plated brass, cut steel, wood.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-121

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.

A sword and a scabbard laid out such that the sword is placed above the scabbard. The sword has a long, curved steel blade with the hilt/handle wrapped with black cord. Beneath the black cord are eight diamond shapes made from pine wood which are known as menuki. Between the hilt/handle and the blade is an oval shaped section known as the tsuba, which is made from silver, gold and shibuichi, which is a Japanese copper alloy. The scabbard is long, curved and striped with a raised end that has a rectangular wooden piece attached to it. A bright red long cord with tassels at the end is attached to the bottom of the scabbard.

Scabbard And Sword, 1596–1615
steel, cord, iron, silver, gold, shibuichi.
Gift of Anonymous Donor.
1941-59-7-a/c

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.