Swords
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Long Sword (Tachi) (detail), By Tomonari, Heian period, 11th–12th century (National Treasure, Gift of Mr. Yamamoto Tatsurō)
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 13
May 25, 2021 (Tue) - August 15, 2021 (Sun)Room 13 features selected swords and sword–fittings from the Heian to Edo periods, including the Long Sword (Tachi) by Tomonari.
| Designation | Name | Creation/ Excavation/ Provenance |
Period | Acquisition/ Ownership/ Accession Number |
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| Highlight | National Treasure | Long Sword ("Tachi") | By Tomonari | Heian period, 11th–12th century | Gift of Mr. Yamamoto Tatsurō, F-20188 | ||
| Important Cultural Property | Long Sword ("Tachi"), Known as “Ima Aranami” | By the Ichimonji school | Kamakura period, 13th century | F-140 | |||
| Highlight | Important Cultural Property | Sword Guard, Design of a Tiger in the Rain | By Toshinaga | Edo period, 18th century | F-20199 | On exhibit from June 1, 2021 |