Swords
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Long Sword (“Tachi”), Named “Mikazuki Munechika” (detail), By Munechika, Heian period, 10th–12th century (National Treasure)
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 13
September 8, 2020 (Tue) - November 29, 2020 (Sun)Room 13 features selected swords and sword–fittings from the Heian to Edo periods, including the Long Sword (Tachi), Named “Mikazuki Munechika”, By Munechika.
| Designation | Name | Creation/ Excavation/ Provenance |
Period | Acquisition/ Ownership/ Accession Number |
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| Highlight | National Treasure | Long Sword (“Tachi”), Named “Mikazuki Munechika” | By Munechika | Heian period, 10th–12th century | Gift of Mr. Watanabe Seiichiro F-20103-1 | ||
| Highlight | National Treasure | Long Sword (“Tachi”), Named “Okada Giri” | By Yoshifusa | Kamakura period, 13th century | F-141-1 | ||
| Important Cultural Property | Long Sword ("Katana"), Named "Ishida Masamune" | By Masamune | Kamakura period, 14th century | F-20139 | |||
| Important Cultural Property | Sword Guard, Tiger in rain design | By Toshinaga | Edo period, 18th century | F-20199 | On exhibit through September 13, 2020 |