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Collections > Archaeology > Wakizashi Sword and Scabbard

Wakizashi Sword and Scabbard

This Japanese Wakazashi sword and scabbard was made in the late eighteenth century. It is a medium sized sword of the Samuri type. These were mainly used as a secondary weapon by Samuri or as a main weapon by female ninjas.

Place: Japan

Object Type: sword

Period: Post Medieval

Broad Date: Post Medieval

Actual Date: c.1790

Century: 18th century

Material: Metal

Museum Accession Number: ANT/AA/20/A