Cutting Edge Japanese Swords in the British Museum

Harris, Victor

ISBN 10: 0804836809 / ISBN 13: 9780804836807

Published by Tuttle Publishing, 2005

About this Item

Blk paper over boards with silver; one inch bump on top front edge; seems unread; DJ is not; No marks or writing,; clean tight binding; 160 pages Very Good- spine lettering clipped and has minor edge bump at top front edge clean tight binding;

Seller Inventory # 11580

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Cutting Edge Japanese Swords in the British Museum
• Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0804836809
• ISBN 13: 9780804836807
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First Edition.
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good

About this title

Synopsis

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. Includes hundreds of photos with 16 pages in full color.

About the Author

Victor Harris recently retired as Keeper of the Department of Japanese Antiquities in the British Museum. He is a world expert on Japanese swords and is the author of Shinto: The Sacred Art of Ancient Japan and Japanese Imperial Craftsmen and co-author of Swords of the Samurai and Japanese Art: Masterpieces in the British Museum.