Swords
"Swords"
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 13 September 8, 2020 (Tue) - November 29, 2020 (Sun)
Long Sword (“Tachi”), Named “Mikazuki Munechika” (detail), By Munechika, Heian period, 10th–12th century (National Treasure)
Room 13 features selected swords and sword–fittings from the Heian to Edo periods, including the Long Sword (Tachi), Named “Mikazuki Munechika”, By Munechika.
Major Work(s) on Exhibit 4 results
| Designation | Name | Amount | Creation Excavation | Period | Acquisition Ownership | Comment | |
| 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 |