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Japanese samurai sword
Sukesada Studio, Osafune School
The Friends of ʻIolani Palace
Honolulu, United States
Japanese samurai sword and scabbard made of steel, wood, bronze, and shagreen, circa 1550.
King Kalakaua visited Japan during his trip around the world in 1881. This ancient sword is reputedly one of many presentation gifts from the Meiji emperor to the King and his suite. Given to Col. C. H. Judd. Made by Sukesada studio, Osafune School, Bizen, Japan.
Details
- Title: Japanese samurai sword
- Creator: Sukesada Studio, Osafune School
- Location: Honolulu, Hawaii
- Location Created: Bizen, Japan
- Physical Dimensions: Length: 25-27"
- Provenance: King Kalakaua visited Japan during his trip around the world in 1881. This ancient sword is reputedly one of many presentation gifts from the Meiji emperor to the King and his suite. Given to Col. C. H. Judd. Made by Sukesada studio, Osafune School, Bizen, Japan. Gift of Margo A. Morgan to The Friends of Iolani Palace in 2004.
- Subject Keywords: Iolani Palace, samurai sword, Hawaiian Kingdom
- Type: Sword, samurai
- Medium: Steel, wood, bronze, shagreen
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