Long Sword (katana) with Plovers Flying over Waves

16th-17th century (Edo period)

7.5 cm 91.5 cm 7 cm

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For samurai, a sword was more than a weapon: it was an extension of the soul. Samurai usually carry two swords that form a set called daisho (meaning “big and small”), consisting of a katana (which means “long sword”) and wakizashi (which means “side arm”)—an example of each i...

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