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Swordsmiths of Japan KURA-SANE

ByMarkus Sesko

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This index contains a comprehensive listing of more than 20,000 Japanese swordsmiths, i.e. from kotô to shinsakutô. It is not simply a list of names, it also provides biographical information according to the extent of a smith´s fame. Aim is to give the reader a coherent picture of a certain smith, that means his civilian name, how did he sign, in which style did he work, and who was his master or his school environment. Thereby, the most common theories on a smith are included and discrepancies in the transmissions are pointed out. In addition, historic portraits of smiths, about 400 photographs of contemporary smiths, and pictures that contribute to the understanding of an entry were added. This work is a revised and completely new recorded list of smiths by incorporating all relevant Japanese and non-Japanese sources. Incorrect entries and double listings were deleted and readings corrected. The smiths are listed in alphabetical order and sorted according to their used characters.

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Publication Date
May 6, 2015
Language
English
Category
History
Copyright
All Rights Reserved - Standard Copyright License
Contributors
By (author): Markus Sesko

Specifications

Pages
444
Binding
Linen Wrap
Interior Color
Black & White
Dimensions
US Letter (8.5 x 11 in / 216 x 279 mm)

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