Who created "Blade for a Sword (Katana)"?

Blade for a Sword (Katana) was created by Iyonojō Munetsugu in early–mid-17th century.

When was "Blade for a Sword (Katana)" created?

This artwork was created early–mid-17th century.

Blade for a Sword (Katana) is Steel.

Yes, Blade for a Sword (Katana) is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

early–mid-17th century

Medium

Steel

Dimensions

L. 41 in. (104.2 cm); L. of cutting edge 31 7/8 in. (80.8 cm); D. of curvature 9/16 in. (1.4 cm)

Classification

Sword Blades

Culture

Japanese

Department

Arms and Armor

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Etsuko O. Morris and John H. Morris Jr., in memory of Dr. Frederick M. Pedersen, 2007

Accession Number

2007.478.3a–c