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NBTHK Exhibition “Horimono”

Tokyo, October 31th 2024, NBTHK

NBTHK “Masterpieces of Sword Engraving”

After the study session we went to the musum hall so visit the new exhibition “Masterpieces of Blade Engravings”, which was just opened on the 26th and can be enjoyed until December 22th.

A complete list of exhibits is available.

There is a nice demonstration on how horimono are made:

How a horimono is made part 1/6.
How a horimono is made part 2/6.
How a horimono is made part 3/6.
How a horimono is made part 4/6.
How a horimono is made part 5/6.
How a horimono is made part 6/6.

Further impressions from the exhibition:

Wakizashi MUNETSUGU with horimono
Detail of the horimono
Wakizashi Awataguchi TADATSUNA – Horimono by TOSHITSUGU
Wakizashi and horimono made by Umetada MYOJU
Wakizashi by Tomomitsu – Tokubetsu Juyo
Koshirae for the Tomomitsu

Finally, we went outside on the rooftop terrace, as it offers a beautiful view of the NBTHK Museum garden, which is open to the public free of charge. Watching the birds, koi and turtles is always worth a visit.

NBTHK Museum garden, viewed from roof terrace.