Kantō
鹿島神宮宝物殿
Kashima Jingū Treasure House
概要
The treasure house of Kashima Jingū, the premier shrine of Hitachi Province. Dedicated to Takemikazuchi, the god of martial arts, the shrine has received dedicatory swords since antiquity. The National Treasure chokutō with black-lacquered tachi mounting is a Nara-period straight sword and one of the oldest extant blades in Japan. At approximately 2.7 meters in total length, this colossal sword commands an overwhelming presence. Essential for understanding the origins of the Japanese sword.
亮點
- National Treasure Nara-period chokutō with black-lacquer mounting
- Colossal straight sword approximately 2.7 meters long
- Collection of ancient dedicatory swords
- Offerings to Takemikazuchi, the god of martial arts
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