5 super rare ancient swords of Japanese Samurai fighters

From April 30 to May 10 at CHEN de l’art (28 Bat Trang Street, Gia Lam, Hanoi), the largest-scale exhibition “The art of making ancient Japanese swords” took place in Vietnam. before to now.

Within the framework of the event, there will be a re-enactment of all the stages of sword crafting, displaying 5 ancient swords certified for conservation by the organization Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai (Japan Sword Art Preservation Association). and spaces to introduce ancient paintings, traditional masks as well as experience wearing typical costumes of Japanese martial artists so that the art-loving public can take souvenir photos.

The exhibition “The Art of Making Ancient Japanese Swords” offers a broader and broader perspective on ancient swords – an inseparable object for ancient Samurai through demonstrations and exhibitions about the process of ancient swords. finished product processing.

With a full gathering of artisans from all stages to perfect a sword from sharpening, sculpting accessories, carpentry of sheaths to wrapping and creating soul for the hilt, the exhibition is also an opportunity for the public to heard more about the persistence and meticulousness in every small detail, combined to create a powerful and ravishing sword.

The artist introduces the process of making ancient Japanese swords. Photo: BTC.

Display of the Japanese princess’s ancient “precious sword”

At the above-mentioned large-scale art event, 5 precious ancient swords with hundreds of years old collected by collectors in Vietnam will also be on display. In which, the focus is on the appearance of the “sacred sword” – a masterpiece dedicated to Shogun Tokugawa Iemochi (who ruled all of Japan from 1858 to 1866). Each sword has a grade certificate, a quality guarantee issued by the Japan Sword Art Preservation Association itself.

In addition, to ensure the richness of the exhibition, the organizer has specially arranged exhibition spaces, introducing antique paintings, traditional masks as well as costume booths, antique armor and miniatures. Here, visitors will experience wearing the typical costumes of Japanese martial artists to record souvenir frames.

“Through the exhibition “The Art of Making Ancient Japanese Swords” this time, CHEN de l’art wishes to spread the cultural and artistic values ​​of Japan.

“We have tried to recreate what is closest to the Japanese tradition since ancient times so that the public can get closer and have a profound experience of the art of sword making. At the same time, this is also the occasion for the BTC team. I want to remind you that the preservation of Vietnamese culture and art needs to be further enhanced and replicated,” said Mr. Vu Tuan Anh, representative of the BTC.