Kenshin Kagemitsu, National Treasure tantō at Saitama Prefectural Museum of History and Folklore, Japan
The Kenshin Kagemitsu tantō measures 28.3 centimeters in length and features inscriptions on both sides of its meticulously crafted blade.
Forged by master swordsmith Kagemitsu in 1323 during the Kamakura period, this tantō later became the property of the military commander Uesugi Kenshin.
The inscription 'Chichibu Daibosatsu' and Sanskrit characters on the blade indicate connections to both regional identity and Buddhist traditions.
Visitors can examine this National Treasure at the Saitama Prefectural Museum of History and Folklore, located at 4-219 Takahanacho in Omiya Ward.
The blade bears the signature of Kagemitsu from the Bizen Osafune school, marking it as one of the finest examples of Kamakura-period sword crafting.
Location: Saitama
Inception: 1323
Creator: Kagemitsu
Address: 埼玉県さいたま市大宮区高鼻町4-219
GPS coordinates: 35.92154,139.62960
Latest update: March 31, 2025 18:32
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