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Artist unknown. Katana (long sword), ca. 1300. Steel. 27 5/16 in. (69.4 cm). San Antonio Museum of Art, acquired in memory of Dr. Robert R. Clemons with funds realized from his estate, 2022.11.2
The gracefully curved, mirror-polished blades of the samurai are as beautiful as they are lethal, a paradox that has consistently captivated the popular imagination since the heyday of the Japanese warrior class.
The gracefully curved, mirror-polished blades of the samurai are as beautiful as they are lethal, a paradox that has consistently captivated the popular imagination since the heyday of the Japanese warrior class. James Lawson, a San Antonio-based collector and sword afficionado joins SAMA’s own Emily Sano, Senior Advisor for Asian Art for an informal conversation about his interest in historical Japanese weapons and how modern viewers can appreciate the technical and aesthetic achievements ... view more »
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