Modern Japanese Swords and Swordsmiths
Book Details
Format
Hardback or Cased Book
ISBN-10
1568365195
ISBN-13
9781568365190
Publisher
Kodansha America, Inc
Imprint
Kodansha America, Inc
Country of Manufacture
KR
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Jun 7th, 2013
Print length
224 Pages
Weight
922 grams
Dimensions
26.40 x 20.00 x 2.10 cms
Product Classification:
Oriental art
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The lineage of the Japanese sword can be traced back over a thousand years, and throughout its long history the sword has emerged as one of Japan's most durable cultural assets. Part of its mythical appeal lies in the unique harmony of its historical roles as deadly hand-held weapon, embodiment of the samurai spirit, and powerful symbol of warfare. The types of sword that have been made, their forging methods, and the styles of blade have been influenced by historical events and shaped by developments in the means of combat, giving rise to five distinct periods and a
The lineage of the Japanese sword can be traced back over a thousand years, and throughout its long history the sword has emerged as one of Japan''s most durable cultural assets. Part of its mythical appeal lies in the unique harmony of its historical roles as deadly hand-held weapon, embodiment of the samurai spirit, and powerful symbol of warfare.
The types of sword that have been made, their forging methods, and the styles of blade have been influenced by historical events and shaped by developments in the means of combat, giving rise to five distinct periods and a
The types of sword that have been made, their forging methods, and the styles of blade have been influenced by historical events and shaped by developments in the means of combat, giving rise to five distinct periods and a
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