Swords
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Blade for a Long Sword (Katana), Named “Meibutsu Kikkō Sadamune”, By Sadamune, Kamakura–Nanbokuchō period, 14th century (National Treasure, Gift of Mr. Watanabe Sei'ichirō)
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 13
May 28, 2024 (Tue) - August 25, 2024 (Sun)Room 13 features selected swords and sword–fittings from the Heian to Edo periods, including Blade for a Long Sword (Katana), Named “Meibutsu Kikkō Sadamune”.
| Designation | Name | Creation/ Excavation/ Provenance |
Period | Acquisition/ Ownership/ Accession Number |
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| National Treasure | Blade for a Dagger ("Tantō") | By Yukimitsu | Kamakura period, 14th century | F-19967-1 | |||
| Highlight | National Treasure | Blade for a Long Sword ("Katana"), Named “Meibutsu Kikkō Sadamune” | By Sadamune | Kamakura–Nanbokuchō period, 14th century | Gift of Mr. Watanabe Sei'ichirō, F-20107 | ||
| Sword Guard with Phoenixes and Cherry Blossoms | By Tsukada Shūkyō (1848–1918) | Meiji era, 1870 | F-12713 | On exhibit through June 2, 2024 | |||
| Highlight | Important Cultural Property | Sword Guard with Comma Shapes in Openwork | By Nobuie | Azuchi-Momoyama period, 16th century | F-19913 | On exhibit from June 4, 2024 |