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The job of the sword polisher of Bizen swords

Photo by Miyata Masahiko

Art Research Center, Ritsumeikan University

Art Research Center, Ritsumeikan University
Kyoto, Japan

The blade which the sword master has poured all his soul and energy into forging is polished by the sword polisher called togishi. The blade becomes sharp and shines after it has been polished.

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  • Title: The job of the sword polisher of Bizen swords
  • Creator: Photo by Miyata Masahiko
  • Location: Okayama
  • Subject Keywords: 「iron sand」, 「sword」, 「iron」, 「metal」, 「Setouchi City
  • Rights: © Bizen Osafune Sword Museum
Art Research Center, Ritsumeikan University

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