Atsu Tōshirō, Traditional Japanese tantō at Tokyo National Museum, Japan
The Atsu Tōshirō tantō measures 27.6 centimeters in length and features expert steel craftsmanship with precise metalworking techniques from medieval Japan.
Created by master swordsmith Awataguchi Yoshimitsu around 1300, this short blade represents the high standards of Japanese weaponry during the Kamakura period.
The designation as a National Treasure of Japan reflects the exceptional quality standards and technical excellence in traditional Japanese sword manufacturing methods.
Visitors can examine this ancient tantō in the permanent collection of the Tokyo National Museum, located in the Taitō district of Tokyo.
The steel blade demonstrates specialized forging methods that produced weapons combining practical functionality with refined metallurgical techniques of thirteenth-century Japan.
Location: Taitō-ku
Inception: 13 century
Creator: Awataguchi Yoshimitsu
Length: 27.6 cm
Made from material: steel
Address: 東京都台東区上野公園13-9
GPS coordinates: 35.71994,139.77560
Latest update: May 11, 2025 12:27
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