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Polearm (Naginata)


Met, Japan, spears

Met, Japan, spears

Met, Japan, spears

Met, Japan, spears

Met, Japan, spears; dark blue silk bag to cover scabbard of spear

Met, Japan, spears; dark blue silk bag to cover scabbard of spear;


Object details

Category
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 6 parts.

  • Halberd
  • SCABBARD
  • Fitting
  • Fitting
  • Bag
  • Bag
Brief description
Met, Japan, spears

Met, Japan, spears

Met, Japan, spears

Met, Japan, spears

Met, Japan, spears; dark blue silk bag to cover scabbard of spear

Met, Japan, spears; dark blue silk bag to cover scabbard of spear;
Dimensions
  • Blade length: 572mm (Note: Measurement taken from register, converted from inches. )
Object history
Given by H. M. The Queen, accessioned in 1865. This acquisition information reflects that found in the Asia Department registers, as part of a 2022 provenance research project.
Collection
Accession number
258-1865

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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