Exhibition Books

Masamune Catalog
A Genius Swordsmith and His Lineage
MasamuneThis catalog was for a special exhibition put on by the Sano Art Museum. It covers 57 blades either signed or attributed to the legendary swordsmith and his lineage. Full color photos including Oshigata (tang rubbings) and line drawling of the hamon for various blades grace the pages of this large format soft cover book. 
Condition: New
Language: Japanese w/English Index
Size: 22.5cm x 30cm
Published: 2002
Pages: 176
ISBN#: 4-915857-54-9
Items in Stock: 2

An Early Style of A Japanese Sword
A Search for The Origin of The Curve
Sano Sword Curve CatalogThis catalog was for a special exhibition put on by the Sano Art Museum in 2003. It covers 59 blades designated as either National Treasures, Important Cultural Properties, or Important Art Objects. Full color photos including Oshigata (tang rubbings) and line drawling of the hamon for various blades grace the pages of this large format soft cover book.
Condition: New
Language: Japanese w/ English Index
Size: 18.5cm x 23cm
Published: 2003
Pages: 140
ISBN#: 4-915857-56-5
Items in Stock: 1
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