Weapons and AmmunitionJapanese16th century
Enju-School Short Sword (from Higo Province, Kyushu), cut down from longer blade
Muromachi period, circa 1530
Dimensions
Total (including hilt): L. 61.5 cm x W. 7.2 cm x D. 7.7 cm (2 13/16 x 3 1/16 x 24 3/16 in.)
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