Tachi Sword, Known as “Dojigiri Yasutsuna” (detail), By Yasutsuna, Heian period, 10th-12th century (National Treasure)
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 13
January 2, 2016 (Sat) - March 13, 2016 (Sun)
Exhibits selected swords and sword-fittings from the Heian to Edo periods, including the Tachi Sword, By Yasutsuna.
Current exhibit includes:
Tachi Sword, Known as “Dojigiri Yasutsuna”, By Yasutsuna, Heian period, 10th-12th century (National Treasure)
Katana Sword, By Masamune, Kamakura period, 14th century (National Treasure)
Sword Guard, Bodhidharma design, By Kane'ie, Azuchi-Momoyama period, 16th century (Important Cultural Property, Private collection)