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A tsurugi double-edged straight sword from the Kofun period (5th century)
A tsurugi double-edged straight sword from the Kofun period (5th century)
The Tsurugi forged by Fujiwara Kunimichi in 1654 during the Edo period. It was made into an offering to Susanoo, the main enshrined kami of Yasaka Shr
The Tsurugi forged by Fujiwara Kunimichi in 1654 during the Edo period. It was made into an offering to Susanoo, the main enshrined kami of Yasaka Shrine.
Tsurugi forged by Fujiwara Nobutaka. 17th century, Edo period. Kyushu National Museum
Tsurugi forged by Fujiwara Nobutaka. 17th century, Edo period. Kyushu National Museum
An example of Fudo Myōō with a sword. 12th century, Heian period. Manshu-in, Kyoto
An example of Fudo Myōō with a sword. 12th century, Heian period. Manshu-in, Kyoto
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Japanese swords. Two tachi with full mountings (middle and bottom right), a sword with a Shirasaya-style tsuka (top right), a wakizashi (top left), an
Japanese swords. Two tachi with full mountings (middle and bottom right), a sword with a Shirasaya-style tsuka (top right), a wakizashi (top left), and various tsuba (bottom left).
A range of Japanese blade types, from left to right: naginata, ken, tantō, katana (uchigatana) and tachi (not to scale).
A range of Japanese blade types, from left to right: naginata, ken, tantō, katana (uchigatana) and tachi (not to scale).
Tachi. The blade was made by Masatsune. Blade, 12th century; mounting, 18th century. Tokyo National Museum
Tachi. The blade was made by Masatsune. Blade, 12th century; mounting, 18th century. Tokyo National Museum
A katana forged by Hizen Tadayoshi I. (Saijo Ō Wazamono) Azuchi–Momoyama period. (top) Katana mounting, Late Edo period. (bottom)
A katana forged by Hizen Tadayoshi I. (Saijo Ō Wazamono) Azuchi–Momoyama period. (top) Katana mounting, Late Edo period. (bottom)