Katana blade of a shortened tachi in 20th-century mount with World War II officer sword handle, 14th century, Unknown Japanese, 10 x 1 1/2 in. ( x cm) (b), Wood, lacquer, sharkskin, silk, metal, Japan, 14th century

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