1400–1500
Japanese, Muromachi period, 15th century|Japanese, Edo period, 1744–1801
Exhibition
Enter the world of the samurai through the extraordinary craftsmanship of Japanese arms and armor. From 5th-century helmets to Edo-period sword guards, each object is both a functional weapon and a masterpiece of metalwork, lacquer, and design.
sword (katana) blade, dated 1440; short sword (wakizashi) blade, 15th century; mountings, late 18th century
blade, 15th century; mounting, late 18th century
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