Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 13
March 15, 2011 (Tue) - June 5, 2011 (Sun)
Exhibits selected swords and sword-fittings from the Heian to Edo periods, including the Katana Sword, By Soshu Masamune.
Current exhibit includes:
Chokuto Sword, Known as "Heishisyorin Ken", Asuka period, 7th century (National Treasure, Lent by Shitennoji, Osaka)
Katana Sword, Known as "Kanze Masamune", By Soshu Masamune, Kamakura period, 14th century (National Treasure)
Sword Fittings for Pair of Long and Short Swords: Menuki Kogai, Kozuka and Sword Guard, Scenes of Yoshino and Tatsuta design, By Goto Ichijo, Edo period, dated 1864-65 (Important Cultural Property, Private collection)