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National Treasure
Long Sword (Tachi)
- Museum No.
- EK208
Photo No：230412_EL_0005
Color type：Color
| Title | Long Sword (Tachi) |
|---|---|
| Designation | National Treasure |
| Artist | Yasuie |
| Category | Metalwork (E), Sword |
| Country | Japan |
| Period | Heian Late |
| Century | 12th |
| Year | |
| Quantity | |
| Materials | |
| Dimensions | Length 77.3cm Curvature 3.2cm |
| Inscription by | |
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Yasuie was a famous sword-blacksmith in Hoki Province (today's Tottori Prefecture) in the late Heian Period. The width of the sword is relatively narrow and the curving is quite high, making for a classic and elegant shape. Although the well-forged Itame-hada texture looks similar to the Ko-bizen type. this texture is more characteristic and its color darker. This sword is the only extant piece bearing Yasuie's inscription.
Japan-Heian-Late