Swords
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Blade for a Long Sword (Katana), Named “Kikkō Sadamune”
By Sadamune, Kamakura–Nanbokuchō period, 14th century (National Treasure, Gift of Mr. Watanabe Sei'ichirō)UpcomingJapanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 3
May 19, 2026 (Tue) - August 2, 2026 (Sun)Room 3 features selected swords and sword–fittings from the Heian to Edo periods, including the Long Sword (Tachi), Named "Kikkō Sadamune", By Sadamune.
| Designation | Name | Creation/ Excavation/ Provenance |
Period | Acquisition/ Ownership/ Accession Number |
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| Highlight | National Treasure | Blade for a Long Sword (Tachi), Named "Ōkanehira” | By Kanehira | Heian period, 12th century | F-19932 | ||
| Highlight | National Treasure | Blade for a Long Sword (Katana), Named “Kikkō Sadamune” | By Sadamune | Kamakura–Nanbokuchō period, 14th century | Gift of Mr. Watanabe Sei'ichirō, F-20107 | ||
| Important Cultural Property | Blade for a Long Sword (Katana), Named "Ishida Masamune" | By Masamune | Kamakura period, 14th century | F-20139 | |||
| Sword Guard with Magpies and Cherry Blossoms | By Tsukada Shūkyō (1848–1918) | Meiji era, 1870 | F-12713 | On exhibit from May 26, 2026 Sword Guard with a Hydrangea and Eulalia Grass | |||
| 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 May 26, 2026 |