In Edo period Japan, swords and their accessories were considered symbols of power and authority, modes of self-expression, and avenues for creativity. Catch this sword guard alongside related objects in "Samurai Splendor: Sword Fittings from Edo Japan." https://t.co/gXZJVmycxl pic.twitter.com/IWYwm0LhLD — The Metropolitan Museum of Art (@metmuseum) August 18, 2022
In Edo period Japan, swords and their accessories were considered symbols of power and authority, modes of self-expression, and avenues for creativity. Catch this sword guard alongside related objects in "Samurai Splendor: Sword Fittings from Edo Japan." https://t.co/gXZJVmycxl pic.twitter.com/IWYwm0LhLD
