Bizen Osafune Japanese Sword Museum

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Preserving Japanese art swords and sword crafts for almost 40 years, this is the official account of the oldest publicly-owned dedicated sword museum in Japan.

Katılım Ağustos 2022
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Based on the characteristic hamon pattern, this sword was almost certainly made by Muramasa or, more accurately, 'a' Muramasa. Despite what fiction might have you believe, Muramasa was not just one swordsmith, but a name passed down over generations! #katana #muramasa #japan #art
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Ōno Yoshimitsu is one of the most respected modern swordsmiths in Japan. He has devoted his life to rediscovering the secrets behind the creation of the National Treasure sword Sanchōmō. His replicas are truly stunning examples of sword artistry. #katana #art #museum #japan
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Though now only understood as the art of folding paper into designs, 'origami' were originally official folded paper documents, including appraisal certificates for swords! This one is from the 1600s, by the official appraiser to the shogun 😶 #japan #history #katana #origami
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Until recently the art of Japanese swords was at risk, with very few people showing interest... However, thanks to the game Tōken Ranbu, an influx of new sword fans have helped bring new hope to this once fading art🙌 Our Tōken Ranbu collab finishes on Sunday! #katana #art #japan
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Samurai carried small utility items in their sword scabbards. Kozuka are small multi-purpose knives, while kōgai, depending on the type, can be used to arrange one's hair, clean one's ears, or even as chopsticks! The Sanchōmō's scabbard contains just two such tools😮 #japan #art
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In Japan? Come to the museum between today and 3/29 to catch our limited exhibition of our most famous blade, the national treasure 'Sanchōmō'. This will be the last chance to see its original scabbard on display until at least 2028 - catch it while you can ✨ #japan #art #katana
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The grain pattern on most Japanese swords is very fine and understated. However, some swordsmiths did something almost like pattern-welding, combining different steels to create grain with vivid contrast, like this blade by Osafune smith Tsunehiro! #japan #art #katana #museum
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The steel crystals that make up the temper line of Japanese swords can create a whole world of different artistic effects. On this Sue Mihara blade from what is now Hiroshima Prefecture, they form what resembles a second parallel hamon, known as 'nijuba'. #japan #art #katana
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Swords by some smiths exhibit a stunning effect called 'ji nie', dark spots in the steel caused by the formation of course steel crystals in the area above the temper line. This sword by Motohira, from what is now Kagoshima, is a very vivid example! #art #katana #museum #japan
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Some 'hamon' temper line patterns can be very subjective, appearing as one design to some people and another to others. Not so for the distinctive 'kobushigata' fist-shaped pattern, invented by the maker of this blade, Kunisuke ✊ #japan #art #katana #museum #sword
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Japanese swords are often placed into one of five 'traditions', or 'Gokaden', but these distinctive stylistic categories were not formal at the time the swords were made. Instead, it was created ~100 years ago by the Hon'ami family as an appraisal shorthand! #art #katana #japan
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You might find Japanese swords with a unique shape, lacking a defined tip and with a more 'diamond' cross-section. Often, this is because they originally weren't swords at all! Made as 'naginata' glaives, they were shortened for use as short swords. #japan #katana #art #museum
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Swordsmanship in Japan changed over the centuries. At times people wielded their swords one-handed, while in other periods, a two-handed grip was preferred. The blades themselves reflect this, with ones from the late Muromachi especially having short tangs! #japan #art #katana
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In Japan 'naginata' polearms are associated with warrior monks and women, with the two most common types even being named after women! The 'Shizukagata' is named for 'Shizuka Gozen', and the iconic 'Tomoegata', like this, for legendary female warrior 'Tomoe Gozen'! #japan #art
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Running 2/10 - 5/6, our spring exhibition, 'A Fascination of Swords: Selected Blades from the Museum Collections' is a deep dive into our most intriguing, beautiful works, & for a limited time, our National Treasure Sanchomo (3/20-29 & 4/25-5/6) 🏔🐦 #katana #kokuho #art #museum
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