"Jitte - Japan - Edo Period (1603-1868)"
JITTE Japan, Edo period (1603-1868)
Wrought iron and plant fibres
32.5 cm long, 3.5 cm long
Also known as a jutte, the jitte is a weapon used by the Japanese police to break the blades of katana swords.
It is also a symbol, like a badge, of police officers.
This example has a Fuji Maki wicker finish on the handle, with a braided cord strap.
Text and photos © FCP CORIDON
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