Cutting Edge: Japanese Swords in the British Museum Harris VictorPevná vazba
Cutting Edge: Japanese Swords in the British Museum Harris VictorPevná vazba The Japanese sword has long been appreciated both as a weapon and as an object of art. As a cutting weapon, the fully…
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Cutting Edge: Japanese Swords in the British Museum Harris VictorPevná vazba
The Japanese sword has long been appreciated both as a weapon and as an object of art. As a cutting weapon, the fully developed curved katana, or samurai sword, of the samurai warrior was uniquely effective. Only in Japanese culture has the sword been developed to such a level of technological excellence and spiritual importance.
It covers the development of sword art and designs, traditional forging methods, regional variations in style and signature works by legendary craftsmen. As a cultural object, it offers invaluable insights into the social and spiritual history of the Japanese people.Cutting Edge: Japanese Swords in the British Museum offers a fascinating introduction to the design, manufacture and collecting of these Japanese weapons. Included are hundreds of photos of swords and other art
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