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The sword is long and slightly curved; the metal smith's name is engraved on the metal handle. The scabbard is painted with black laquer with image of samurai and cherry tree. He wears a jacket, pants, a straw hat and a sword, holding a brush, possibly writing a poem on a piece of paper hanging from the tree. The figure and tree are painted with rose-color and gold laquer.
Japanese (Japanese (culture or style))
Sword, ornament, and scabbard
1858
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Frederic R. Smith
1973/2.88
The sword is long and slightly curved; the metal smith's name is engraved on the metal handle.
Kagemitsu
Sword (13th century) and scabbard (18th century) with design of samurai writing a poem under cherry tree
1299 – 1301
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Frederic R. Smith
1973/2.85

Yokoyama Sukesada
Sword, with handle and scabbard, Kanbun era (1661–1672)
1661 – 1672
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Frederic R. Smith
1973/2.86
The sword is long and slightly curved; the handle cover is wrapped with black cords, mostly worn out. The round tsuba (sword guard) is made of steel and has two holes. The scabbard is painted with lacquer and has a string for hanging. There is a pair of lion-shaped menuki (fitting) on the handle.
Ietsugu
Sword (original) and later handle, sword guard, and scabbard
1394 – 1427
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Frederic R. Smith
1973/2.87
Morning glories are rising from the bottom of the scroll with a butterfly flying above them. There is a signature and seal in the bottom left corner. There is an orange border around the scroll.
Ikegami Shūho
Morning Glories and Butterfly
1900 – 1944
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Frederic R. Smith
1973/2.89
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