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Tachi Sword. signed "Motoshige"
MotoshigeNanboku-chō period,14th century
The Kagawa Museum
Takamatsu-shi, Japan
Important Cultural Property
This sword was made by the swordsmith Osafune from Bizen Province, who was the 2nd generation Motoshige. It is well-known as a particularly maginificent example of broad sword, with characteristic silhouette and shape, from the Nanbokucho period.
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Details
- Title: Tachi Sword. signed "Motoshige"
- Creator: Motoshige
- Date: Nanboku-chō period,14th century
- Physical Dimensions: w91.7 ㎝
- Type: Blade
- External Link: http://www.pref.kagawa.lg.jp/kmuseum/index.html
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