Japanese Sword & Sheath Metal Bookmark

This Japanese daito, or long sword, was made during the 16th century in the Azuchi-Momoyama period. The sheath for the sword was made of red lacquer, which had a spiral of thin gold applied.

The diato would have been worn with a short sword or wakizashi between the layers of a belt or obi. Together these two swords would be called a daisho.

BKS9980
Finish: Solid brass, electroplated with a non-tarnishing finish
Dimensions: Approx. .75" W x 5.25" L Packaged in Recycled PETE Plastic Sleeve 
Made in USA