Japanese Swords and Armor: Masterpieces from Thirty of Japan's Most Famous Samur

Description: Japanese Swords and Armor by Paul Martin Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description The first book to present the amazing swords and armour belonging to the most famous Samurai in Japanese history!In Japanese Swords and Armor, Samurai sword expert Paul Martin presents scores of magnificent blades, fittings and armor from the 12th to the 20th centuries which belonged to thirty of the most famous warriors and leaders in Japanese history including:A wooden sword commissioned and owned by Miyamoto Musashi, Japans greatest swordsman; an exact replica of the sword he wielded at the legendary duel on Ganryu-jima IslandThe tachi blade worn by Tokugawa Ieyasu, founder of the Tokugawa Shogunate and the powerful unifier of Japan which was later presented to the Meiji EmperorThe katchu (armour) belonging to Minamoto no Yoshitsune, hero of the Genpei Wars and later gifted as a votive offering to the Kasuga Shrine in NaraThe naginata (halberd) said to be the favoured weapon of Tomoe Gozen, Japans famous female Samurai, that was immortalised in the classic book Tale of the HeikeAnd many more!These masterful works of art are presented in 200 stunning colour photos including eight double gatefolds. Many of these objects, which rival the greatest military artifacts found anywhere, are designated national treasures or important cultural properties by the Japanese government and reflect their importance to the Samurai, their culture, and to the nation and people of Japan. Author Biography Paul Martin is a Tokyo-based Japanese sword and culture specialist who brings expertise from his tenure as a curator at the British Museum, where he managed the Japanese arms and armor collections. With a Masters Degree in Asian Studies, hes a Trustee for the Society for the Promotion of Japanese Sword Culture and founder of the Shin-Gobankaji Project. He is the first non-Japanese recipient and two-time winner of Tokyos sword appraisal competition. Paul has translated for major Japanese sword exhibitions, authored key books and DVDs, and appeared on global TV networks from the Discovery Channel, to History Channel, National Geographic, NHK World, and the BBC. Details ISBN 4805318384 ISBN-13 9784805318386 Title Japanese Swords and Armor Author Paul Martin Format Hardcover Year 2024 Pages 232 Publisher Tuttle Publishing GE_Item_ID:168402407; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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