BK43 - Japanese Blades magazine 日本刀
BK43 - Japanese Blades magazine 日本刀
This August 2008 issue of Me no Me (目の眼) is a Japanese specialist magazine devoted to antiques, traditional crafts, historical objects, and classical art. With its scholarly articles and carefully photographed objects, Me no Me is an excellent reference for collectors and anyone interested in Japanese material culture and craftsmanship.
The principal feature of this issue is 「日本刀をみる ― 再刃の見分け方」 (Nihontō o Miru – How to Identify Re-tempered Blades), focusing on the appreciation and examination of the Japanese sword (日本刀 / nihontō). Rather than presenting swords simply as weapons, the feature approaches them as works of traditional craftsmanship, examining details that help collectors understand the history, condition, and characteristics of an antique blade.
A second feature, 「リュートン ― 聖獣の酒器」, explores rhyta, ceremonial drinking vessels often associated with sacred or mythical animals, adding a broader perspective on ancient decorative arts and historical objects.
Published in Japan in 2008, this issue is a fascinating reference piece for collectors of nihontō, Japanese antiques, metalwork, traditional craftsmanship, and vintage Japanese art publications.
Size: 15 x 21cm
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