Japanese Swords
"Japanese Swords"
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 13 August 23, 2016 (Tue) - November 13, 2016 (Sun)
Katana Sword, Known as “Kikko Sadamune” (detail), By Sadamune, Kamakura-Nanbokucho period, 14th century (National Treasure, Gift of Mr. Watanabe Seiichiro)
Exhibits selected swords and sword-fittings from the Heian to Edo periods, including the Katana Sword, Known as “Kikko Sadamune”, By Sadamune.
Current exhibit includes:
Tanto Sword, By Norishige, Kamakura period, 14th century (Important Cultural Property, Lent by the OKURA MUSEUM OF ART, Tokyo)
Katana Sword, Known as “Kikko Sadamune”, By Sadamune, Kamakura-Nanbokucho period, 14th century (National Treasure, Gift of Mr. Watanabe Seiichiro)