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Important Cultural Property

Katana Sword Case, Design of hollyhock crests on nashiji laquer ground

梨地葵紋蒔絵刀筒
Katana Sword Case, Design of hollyhock crests on nashiji laquer ground (梨地葵紋蒔絵刀筒)
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At a glance — Swords & Armour · Edo period, 19th century · held by Tokyo National Museum · designated Important Cultural Property of Japan.

Fact Sheet

Designation
Important Cultural Property (重要文化財)
Date
1801–1900
Location
Ueno, Tokyo
Catalogue ID
cobas-178017

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Katana Sword Case, Design of hollyhock crests on nashiji laquer ground is a swords & armour of Edo period, 19th century (1801–1900), held by the Tokyo National Museum and designated a Important Cultural Property (重要文化財) of Japan. The facts below are transcribed from the official catalogue record; this entry carries no museum description in English.

Record & Sources

Cite this page: “Katana Sword Case, Design of hollyhock crests on nashiji laquer ground（梨地葵紋蒔絵刀筒）.” Treasures of Japan, catalogue no. cobas-178017. Tokyo National Museum. https://treasures.yamato-kenkou.com/treasures/katana-sword-case-design-of-hollyhock-crests-on-nashiji-laquer-ground/ — entry last verified 1 November 2026.
Full record data (as published in the official catalogue record)
  • Genre: Arms & Armor
  • Cultural property designation: Important Cultural Property
  • 員数: 1
  • 分類: 刀剣

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