The Kamakura- Period was (1185-1333) a crucial era in Japanese history. It marks the first military government (Shogunate), officially established in 1192 by shogun Minamoto no Yoritomo. The name refers to the seat of government at that time in the city Kamakura, about 50km southwest of Tokio.
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Masterpiece of Asian craft of forging
- The hilts (Tsuka) are made of wood completed with original ray (Same) skin
- The hilt wrappings (Tsuka-Ito) of black cotton have been applied in traditional kind
- Two Menukis have been put into the hilts
- The handle-ends are particularly long and f..