Simona Oprea
Head of Oriental Art, Traditional Art & Carpets Evaluation Office; Chinese Language Certificate HSK 4
37. Katana (Japanese sword), with sheath, period of World War II
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37. Katana (Japanese sword), with sheath, period of World War II
Starting price:
EUR 500
Sold
EUR 2.250
steel, brass, textile, wood, leather, l=96 cm
During the Middle Ages, the Katana designated the sword used by the samurai, as a weapon but also as a sign indicating a certain rank. During the medieval ages, these swords were in various sizes, while the manufacturing procedure was a special one, which involved their merging by beating two types of blades, with a different carbon percentage. During World War II, the katana was part of the day uniform of Japanese officers and proved to be a terrible weapon, especially in close combat.
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Simona Oprea
Head of Oriental Art, Traditional Art & Carpets Evaluation Office; Chinese Language Certificate HSK 4
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