SculptureJapanese

Diamond-shaped Weapon or Top of Standard

Edo period,

Classification

Sculpture

Medium

Iron

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

25.08 cm (9 7/8 in.)

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