Historic Japanese Swords and Fittings: A Collection of

Historic Japanese Swords and Fittings: A Collection of Restored and Translated 19th Century Manuscripts

For students of Japanese history, culture and art, the study of these ancient manuscripts expands the appreciation of the sword in traditional Japanese society. For the student of the samurai, these manuscripts give a window into the icons that they treasured and helped shape their values. In this work Dr. Buck presents 81 digitally restored early to mid-nineteenth century manuscripts that cataloged both drawings and measurements of historically significant Japanese swords from the Ancient Period (before 794) to mid-Edo Period (until the 1780s). Beginning with an overview of of the evolution of Japanese samurai swords, this work also contains translations, descriptions and information about the then current locations of the listed swords and their previous owners. The book ends with a comprehensive glossary of sword terms and definitions.
Country USA
Brand Lloyd & Tutle Publishing, Limited
Manufacturer Lloyd & Tutle Publishing, Limited
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber black & white illustrations
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780984377947
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	Lloyd & Tutle Publishing, Limited
Manufacturer	Lloyd & Tutle Publishing, Limited
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	black & white illustrations
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780984377947
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

Historic Japanese Swords and Fittings: A Collection of Restored and Translated 19th Century Manuscripts