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-Description- TITLE Nihon no Katana (Japanese Swords) Iron Craftsmanship and the warrior Spirit Publication Year 1997 By Tokyo National Museum
The English foreword says,"In Japan,swords have long been treated with speical reverence.More than simply tools of war,swords have had ceremonial uses as well.They have also been purely objects of appreciation,a role in which they led the way for other Japanese art and handicrafts.Already in the kamakura period the book Meitsukushi(collectios of signatures)was published,which recorded the characteristics of various swords smith.from this account we understand how Japanese people continued to preserve swords of older eras regardless of these weapons actual usuage. This exhibit recognizes that Katana have come to highly valued by the Japnese people and asks that their pride in the "worrior spirit" and its history be appreciated."
The exhibit was held in 1997.It is composed of approx 380 pages and has approx 349 illustrationsin it.Also, it has all black and white scans of blades and nakago .
Of course,out of print.approx 380 pages.thick Book.
If you are interested in Japanese swords, this book would be a great collection for you!
-Condition- It is in very good condition overall.
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