Cutting Edge: Japanese Swords in the British Museum
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The Japanese sword has long been appreciated both as a weapon and as an object of art. Only in Japanese culture has the sword been developed to such a level of technological excellence and spiritual importance. As a cutting weapon, the fully developed curved katana , or samurai sword, of the samurai warrior was uniquely effective. As a cultural object, it offers invaluable insights into the social and spiritual history of the Japanese people. Cutting...
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0804847347
ISBN13:9780804847346
Release Date:November 2016
Publisher:Tuttle Publishing
Length:160 Pages
Weight:2.60 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 8.9" x 11.0"
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