Japanese sword stick
Summary
Made of bamboo with bronze and silver mounts. By pressing the serpent's head which encircles it, the spring releases a short sword.
Object Name
Japanese sword stick
Date Created
c1868 - 1878
Dimensions
short sword: 22.9cm
length: 88.9cm
accession number
1910.15.179
Collection Group
Place of creation
Japan
Medium
Credit
Bequeathed by Earl Egerton
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