This is a sword guard preserved in Ibaraki History Museum. Difference of colors were made by mixing some metals such as copper and silver.
Japanese words have been made for 900 years. To my surprise, quite a lot of young women inspired with some animations visit sword museum today.
This is a paper globe made 160 years ago.
Woodblock was the only way for printing.
Woodblock was the only way for printing.
This must be a job of patience.
Could you see India in the center above?
Hello rtc, Japanese arts are indeed amazing. There is always a perfection of craftsmanship combined with an ideal sense of proportion that those in other countries did not always aspire to.
ReplyDeleteThat tsuba is nothing less than amazing. The damascening of different colored metals was always a Japanese specialty, although plain surfaces of surpassing beauty were also produced and admired.
I have a Japanese bronze "vase" with a family crest inlaid in silver, but I cannot find the crest's family name on the internet. Perhaps when in the U.S., I can look it up at the art library in Cleveland.
--Jim
Yes, my friend. I can see India. Japan has a stunning culture and I always admire it. Have a nice day.
ReplyDeleteThe Museum of the Sword, an extremely interesting place, is after all the history of the old days and the power of Japan.
ReplyDeleteInteresting photos, best regards
That sword is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteDearest RTC.,
ReplyDeleteIndeed that woodblock printing was a very tedious job.
But a whole range of ancient crafts were tedious but we still can admire them.
Love the melted metals for creating different colors, so special looking!
Sending you hugs,
Mariette
How interesting.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting! I love learning more about Japanese history. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteIt is beautiful and so impressive.
ReplyDeleteI do like the paper globe which was made 160 years ago.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
The amazing paper globe is also my favourite! :)
ReplyDeleteHappy spring!
The woodblock printed globe made me wonder how old European globes were constructed. I am not sure that they were printed at all. I think maybe each one was hand painted. It is a little shocking to me that I am so ignorant about such a familiar thing as a globe of the world!
ReplyDeleteMais uma publicação super interessante, que nos vem confirmar a imensa riqueza histórica e cultural do Japão!...
ReplyDeleteAdorei ver! Abraço
Ana