You might also like

Availability alert

More about Modern Japanese Swords And Swordsmiths

• Book details
• Synopsis
• Trending among others

You get 112 loyalty points

Book synopsis

The lineage of the Japanese sword can be traced back over a thousand years, and throughout its long history the sword has emerged as one of Japan's most durable cultural assets. Part of its mythical appeal lies in the unique harmony of its historical roles as deadly hand-held weapon, embodiment of the samurai spirit, and powerful symbol of warfare. The types of sword that have been made, their forging methods, and the styles of blade have been influenced by historical events and shaped by developments in the means of combat, giving rise to five distinct periods and a

Book details

Book category Books in English The arts History of art / art & design styles Art styles not defined by date

• Full title: Modern Japanese Swords And Swordsmiths
• Author: Leon Kapp, Hiroko Kapp
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardback
• Number of pages: 226
• EAN: 9781568365190
• ISBN: 1568365195
• ID: 04816778
• Publisher: Kodansha America, Inc
• Weight: 922 g
• Dimensions: 264 × 200 × 21 mm
• Date of publishing: 07. June 2013

Trending among others

---

---

---