Blade and Mounting for a Slung Sword (Tachi)
Unknown Artist
A tachi is a slung sword, worn suspended on a cord with the cutting edge facing down.
Credit: Gift of the family of Dr. Francis E. Doughty, 1907
Blade, late 13th-early 14th century; mounting, 18th-early 19th century
Steel, wood, lacquer, rayskin (samé), thread, gold, silver
83.0in
07.109.5
Image and text © Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2019