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no other culture has the sword been developed to such a level of technological excellence and attained such a position of spiritual importance as in Japan. As a cutting weapon, the fully developed curved sword of the samurai is extremely effective. Complex traditional methods of forging, conducted according to the ancient precepts of reverence and cleanliness of the Shinto religion, impart these qualities to the swords. Countless varying hues and patterns of the crystalline structures of steel, which result from special methods of forging and heat treating, are visible on the surface of a finely polished blade.In these textures lies an extraordinary and unique feature of the sword - the steel itself possesses an intrinsic beauty. The Japanese sword has been appreciated as an art object since its perfection some time during the tenth century AD.
| ISBN-13 | 9780714124193 |
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| ISBN-10 | 0714124192 |
| Weight | 0.66 Pounds |
| List Price | $31.61 |
| Edition | 1st Edition |
| Format | Paperback |
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| Pages | 160 pages |
| Publisher | British Museum Pubns Ltd |
| Published On | 2004-11-01 |
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