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Masamune 正宗

Also known as: Masamune 正宗; primary name: Masamune
Details: individual; goldsmith/metalworker; Japanese; Male
Life dates: 1264-1343 (ca.)
Biography: Swordsmith, considered the leading figure in this craft in medieval Japan.

4 related objects

jitte; sheath

Museum number: OA+.3793.a-b |
Producer name: BIOG3652 Claimed to be by:Masamune 正宗 |
Cultures/periods: x13823 Edo Period |
Production place: Made in:Japan

katana

Museum number: 1958,0730.171.a |
Producer name: BIOG3652 Made by:Masamune 正宗 |
Production place: Made in:Japan

sword; sheath

Museum number: 1958,0730.20 |
Producer name: BIOG3652 Made by:Masamune 正宗 |
Production place: Made in:Japan

tanto; blade; saya; kozuka; tsuka; menuki; fuchi-kashira

Museum number: 1958,0730.35.a-c |
Producer name: Made by:Masamune 正宗Made by:Okuda Setsuga |
Cultures/periods: x14222 Meiji Era |
Production date: 19thC |
Production place: Made in:Japan