Sword Guard, Tomoe comma design in openwork, By Nobuie, Azuchi-Momoyama period, 16th century (Important Cultural Property)
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 13
November 22, 2011 (Tue) - February 19, 2012 (Sun)
Exhibits selected swords and sword-fittings from the Heian to Edo periods, including the Tanto Sword Known as "Atsushi-Tosiro".
Current exhibit includes:
Katana Sword, Attributed to Taima school, Kamakura period, 13th century (Important Cultural Property)
Tanto Sword, Known as "Atsushi-Tosiro", By Yoshimitsu, Kamakura period, 13th century (National Treasure)
Tachi Sword, By Sukezane, Kamakura period, 13th century (National Treasure)
Sword Guard, Tomoe comma design in openwork, By Nobuie, Azuchi-Momoyama period, 16th century (Important Cultural Property)