Swords and Sword-fittings
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Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 13
September 1, 2004 (Wed) - December 5, 2004 (Sun)This gallery, dedicated to the history of Japanese sword, features manifold types of sword blades from the Heian to the Edo periods, as well as scabbards and individual sword fittings of all ages that were appreciated throughout history as precious details.
Current exhibition includes:
Tachi sword, known as "Mikazuki - Munechika", By Sanjo Munechika, Heian period, 10th - 11th century (National Treasure, Gift of Mr. Watanabe Seichiro)
Set of Sword Furniture for Dai-Sho (Pair of long and short swords) : Menuki Kogai, Kozuka and Sword Guard, Design of cherry and maple trees, By Goto Ichijo, Edo period, dated 1864 - 65 (Important Cultural Property, Private Collection)