9780804847346

Cutting Edge

Format: Hardcover

ISBN13: 9780804847346

Hardcover|9780804847346


Overview

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 Edge: Japanese Swords in the British Museum offers a fascinating introduction to the design, manufacture and collecting of these Japanese weapons. It covers the development of sword art and designs, traditional forging methods, regional variations in style and signature works by legendary craftsmen. Included are hundreds of photos of swords and other art objects.

ISBN-13

9780804847346

ISBN-10

0804847347

Weight

2.30 Pounds

Dimensions

8.50 x 0.90 x 11.00 In

List Price

$29.95

Format

Hardcover

Language

English

Pages

160 pages

Publisher

Tuttle Publishing

Published On

2016-11-22



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