Swords
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Blade for a Long Sword (Tachi), Named "Fukushima Kanemitsu", By Kanemitsu Nanbokuchō period, 14th century (Important Cultural Property, Gift of Mr. Watanabe Sei'ichirō)
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 13
July 4, 2023 (Tue) - September 24, 2023 (Sun)Room 13 features selected swords and sword–fittings from the Heian to Edo periods, including Blade for a Long Sword (Tachi), Named "Fukushima Kanemitsu".
| Designation | Name | Creation/ Excavation/ Provenance |
Period | Acquisition/ Ownership/ Accession Number |
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| Highlight | Important Cultural Property | Blade for a Long Sword ("Tachi"), Named "Fukushima Kanemitsu" | By Kanemitsu | Nanbokuchō period, 14th century | Gift of Mr. Watanabe Sei'ichirō, F-20109 | ||
| Highlight | Important Cultural Property | Blade for a Dagger ("Tantō"), Named “Great Hōshō” | By Sadayoshi | Kamakura period, 1317 | Gift of Mr. Watanabe Sei'ichirō, F-20112 | ||
| Important Cultural Property | Sword Guard with Comma Shapes in Openwork | By Nobuie | Azuchi-Momoyama period, 16th century | F-19913 | On exhibit through July 9, 2023 | ||
| Highlight | Important Cultural Property | Sword Guard with a Tiger in the Rain | By Nara Toshinaga (1667–1736) | Edo period, 18th century | F-20199 | On exhibit from July 11, 2023 |