The History of Appreciating Swords in Japan
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Katana Sword, Known as "Kanze Masamune" Unsigned, By Masamune, Kamakura period, 14th century (National Treasure)
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 14
December 5, 2017 (Tue) - February 25, 2018 (Sun)Swords have been appreciated in Japan from 600 years ago. This thematic exhibition aims to experience the aspects of sword appreciation that has been accumulated over time, by looking at actual blades.