daishō

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The daishō —"large and small"—is a Japanese term for a matched pair of traditionally made Japanese swords (nihonto) worn by the samurai class in feudal Japan.

Katana-WakizashiKatana-Wakizashi
Koshirae daisho Met 36.25.1725Koshirae daisho Met 36.25.1725
DaishoDaisho
Daisho Asian Art Museum SFDaisho Asian Art Museum SF
Daishō, Black waxed scabbards. 19th century, Edo period.Daishō, Black waxed scabbards. 19th century, Edo period.
Daisho katana and wakizashiDaisho katana and wakizashi
Daisho katana and wakizashi 1Daisho katana and wakizashi 1
Japanese umbrella, model of a litter and sword pairJapanese umbrella, model of a litter and sword pair
Hilt of daisho owned by Uesugi clan. Late Edo period.Hilt of daisho owned by Uesugi clan. Late Edo period.
Daisho owned by Uesugi clan. Late Edo period.Daisho owned by Uesugi clan. Late Edo period.
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    commonsimageKatana-Wakizashi Commons
    commonsimageKoshirae daisho Met 36.25.1725 Commons
    commonsimageDaisho Commons
    commonsimageDaisho Asian Art Museum SF Commons
    commonsimageDaishō, Black waxed scabbards. 19th century, Edo period. Commons
    commonsimageDaisho katana and wakizashi Commons
    commonsimageDaisho katana and wakizashi 1 Commons
    commonsimageJapanese umbrella, model of a litter and sword pair Commons
    commonsimageHilt of daisho owned by Uesugi clan. Late Edo period. Commons
    commonsimageDaisho owned by Uesugi clan. Late Edo period. Commons