Katana Collection (#4)

The Actor Sakata Hangoro II as Hige no Ikyu in the Play Shida Yakata Yotsugi no Hikibune, Performed at the Ichimura Theater in the Fifth Month, 1782, c. 1782

The Actor Ichikawa Yaozo II as Sakura-maru in the Play Sugawara Denju Tenarai Kagami... c
The Actor Ichikawa Yaozo II as Sakura-maru in the Play Sugawara Denju Tenarai Kagami, Performed at the Ichimura Theater in the Seventh Month, 1776, c. 1776

The Actor Otani Hiroemon III as Osada no Zenjo Kagemune in the Play Izu-goyomi Shibai no Ganjitsu (First Performance Day of the Izu Calendar)

The Actor Ichikawa Monnosuke II in an Unidentified Role, c. 1778. Creator: Katsukawa Shunko
The Actor Ichikawa Monnosuke II in an Unidentified Role, c. 1778

The Actor Ichikawa Omezo I as Koyurugi Motomenosuke (?) in the Play Haru no Nishiki... c. 1790
The Actor Ichikawa Omezo I as Koyurugi Motomenosuke (?) in the Play Haru no Nishiki Date-zome Soga (?), Performed at the Nakamura Theater (?) in the First Month, 1790 (?), c. 1790

The Actor Bando Mitsugoro I as Ogata no Saburo Disguised as Yoroya Takiemon in the... c
The Actor Bando Mitsugoro I as Ogata no Saburo Disguised as Yoroya Takiemon in the Play Mure Takamatsu Yuki no Shirahata, Performed at the Ichimura Theater in the Eleventh Month, 1780, c. 1780

The Actor Sawamura Sojuro III in an Unidentified Role, late 1780s

The Actors Otani Hiroji III as Onio Shinzaemon (right), and Nakamura Sukegoro II as... c
The Actors Otani Hiroji III as Onio Shinzaemon (right), and Nakamura Sukegoro II as Wappa no Kikuo (left) in the Play Iro Moyo Aoyagi Soga, Performed at the Nakamura Theater in the First Month, 1775

The Actor Ichikawa Danjuro V as Kajiwara Genta Kagesue in the Play Yuki Nazuna Saiwai... c 1787
The Actor Ichikawa Danjuro V as Kajiwara Genta Kagesue in the Play Yuki Nazuna Saiwai Soga, Performed at the Kiri Theater in the First Month, 1787, c. 1787

The Actors Ichikawa Raizo II as Kojiro Masahira (right) and Ichikawa Danzo IV as Doi no... c. 1774
The Actors Ichikawa Raizo II as Kojiro Masahira (right) and Ichikawa Danzo IV as Doi no Yataro (left), in the Play Kaomise Ama no Iwato, Performed at the Nakamura Theater in the Eleventh Month, 1774

Horse Dance in Izu Highway One (Kaid?ich?zu harugom) (colour woodblock print)
5043813 Horse Dance in Izu Highway One (Kaid?ich?zu harugom) (colour woodblock print) by Kiyomitsu, Torii (1735-85); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: Fan print with 4 actors)

Actor Aku Hichibei as a Samurai, 1863 (woodblock print)
2622503 Actor Aku Hichibei as a Samurai, 1863 (woodblock print) by Kunisada II, Utagawa (1823-80); Private Collection; (add.info)

Enjoying Plum Blossoms in Spring Mist: Sodenok? (R), Ashikaga Mitsuuji (C)
5043739 Enjoying Plum Blossoms in Spring Mist: Sodenok? (R), Ashikaga Mitsuuji (C), and Katsuragi (L) (Harukasumi ume no y)

Warlord watches Samurai practising their Swordplay (colour woodblock print)
STC437653 Warlord watches Samurai practising their Swordplay (colour woodblock print) by Japanese School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Japanese oiran and samurai. Japanese courtesan in kimono with fan and hair ornaments, and two Japanese samurai in chonmage hairstyle wearing montsuki over hakama with two swords (katana)

Samurai, Okinomo, Edo Period (1603-1868) (ivory)
XBP341870 Samurai, Okinomo, Edo Period (1603-1868) (ivory) by Japanese School, (19th century); height: 8.9 cm; Private Collection; Photo eBoltin Picture Library; Japanese, out of copyright

Costumes of the Japanese, 1820s. Man in hat, kimono and sandals, holding a fan, and woman in silk robes with hair ornaments

The actor Ichikawa Omezo as the manservant Ippei, 1794 (colour woodblock print; oban)
2969482 The actor Ichikawa Omezo as the manservant Ippei, 1794 (colour woodblock print; oban) by Sharaku, Toshusai (fl.1794-95); 37.7x24.3 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

The Actor Ichikawa Komazo II as Ono Sadakuro in the Play Chuko Ryogoku Ori
2969453 The Actor Ichikawa Komazo II as Ono Sadakuro in the Play Chuko Ryogoku Ori, Performed at the Nakamura Theater in the Seventh Month, 1790, c.1790 (colour woodblock print; hosoban) by Shun ei

Actor Ichikawa Monosuke I (colour woodblock print)
5044028 Actor Ichikawa Monosuke I (colour woodblock print) by Cattaneo, Achille (1872-1931); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery

Actor Bando Mitsugoro III (colour woodblock print)
5043965 Actor Bando Mitsugoro III (colour woodblock print) by Toyokuni, Utagawa (1769-1825); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery

A Daisho, 17th C. ; A Katana, Omori Eishu, Circa 1400; A Katana Blade, Katsumori
1111546 A Daisho, 17th C.; A Katana, Omori Eishu, Circa 1400; A Katana Blade, Katsumori, Mid 16th C.; A Katana, Tosa Shogen Tameyasu, 17th C.; A Katana, Senshinishi Minamoto Naoyoshi Kore O Tsukuru

Ukiyo-e Print of an Actor Playing a Samurai by Kunisada, 1847 (colour woodblock print)
2630235 Ukiyo-e Print of an Actor Playing a Samurai by Kunisada, 1847 (colour woodblock print) by Kunisada, Utagawa (Toyokuni III) (1786-1865); Private Collection; (add.info)

Tale of Genji by Toyokuni and Hiroshige, 1853 (colour woodblock print)
2630229 Tale of Genji by Toyokuni and Hiroshige, 1853 (colour woodblock print) by Hiroshige, Ando or Utagawa (1797-1858) and Toyokuni

The Actor Ichikawa Danjuro VIII Acting in a Play, 1854 (woodblock print)
2622510 The Actor Ichikawa Danjuro VIII Acting in a Play, 1854 (woodblock print) by Kunisada, Utagawa (Toyokuni III) (1786-1865); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ukiyo-e Print of an Actor Playing a Samurai by Kunisada, 1847 (colour woodblock print)
2630232 Ukiyo-e Print of an Actor Playing a Samurai by Kunisada, 1847 (colour woodblock print) by Kunisada, Utagawa (Toyokuni III) (1786-1865); Private Collection; (add.info)

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Japanese Long Sword, from the Arms of All Nations series (N3) for Allen &
Japanese Long Sword, from the Arms of All Nations series (N3) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands, 1887

Portrait of a Warrior, late 16th century. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of a Warrior, late 16th century. Associated with the Shibata family.Momoyama period (1573-1615)

A Long Tale for an Autumn Night (Aki no yo nagamonogatari), ca. 1400. Creator: Unknown
A Long Tale for an Autumn Night (Aki no yo nagamonogatari), ca. 1400. Muromachi period (1392-1573)

Viscount Shibusawa, (1840-1931) wearing his samurai swords, c1900, (1921). Artist: Julian Leonard Street
Viscount Shibusawa, (1840-1931) wearing his samurai swords, c1900, (1921). From Mysterious Japan, by Julian Street. [Doubleday, Page & Company, New York & Toronto, 1921]

Samurai Warrior. Japanese painting on silk, in a traditional Japanese style
Samurai Warrior. A Japanese painting on silk, in a traditional Japanese style

The little raven. Minamoto clan sword, c1823. Artist: Hokusai
The little raven. Minamoto clan sword, c1823. Hokusai, Katsushika (1760-1849). Found in the collection of the State A. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Japanese katana sword, 1940. With scabbard. Blade mounted in service, tachi-style mounts of World War Two. Surrendered by Gen Tamoto, Japanese Commander, to Lt Col A K Crookshank, OBE, 6MLI

Vice-Admiral Kamimura and His Daughter Hoshiko, 1910. Creator: Herbert Ponting
Vice-Admiral Kamimura and His Daughter Hoshiko, 1910. From " In Lotus-Land Japan", by Herbert G. Ponting, F.R.G.S. [Macmillan and Co. Limited, London, 1910]

Suzuki Katana 1100

Blade Sword Katana dated June 1622 Japanese Steel
Artokoloro

Japanese magicians performing exhaling a horse, smoke face, sword swallowing
HOKUSAI: MANGA, 1819. Japanese magicians performing exhaling a horse, smoke face, sword swallowing and waves from the palms in this woodblock print, 1819, from the Manga of Katasushika Hokusai

Samurai Armour - Japan
A Japanese man wearing full Samurai Armour and holding his katana sword, surrounded by the military kit of a member of the Samurai order, including longbow (yumi) and arrows, saddle, travelling case

Male mermaid, 19th century artwork. This fish figure can also represent creatures such as tritons. Here, it has a mans head, such as found in mermen, the male form of a mermaid

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"The Warrior's Weapon: The Katana" Immerse yourself in the world of the samurai warrior, where honor and skill are revered. This captivating Japanese painting on silk transports you to a time of Sengoku, an era filled with fierce battles and legendary heroes. Behold the iconic Japanese katana sword from 1940, a symbol of strength and precision. Its elegant design embodies centuries of craftsmanship, passed down through generations. In the play "Sanmon Gosan no Ki, " witness Matsumoto Koshiro V embodying Ishikawa Goemon, a notorious outlaw turned hero. Feel his intensity as he wields his katana with unwavering determination. Explore Utagawa Kuniyoshi's masterpiece "One Hundred and Eight Heroes" series, featuring Yang Zhi (Seimenju Yoshi). His katana gleams in battle as he joins this illustrious group of warriors. Step into another theatrical performance with Ichikawa Danjuro II portraying Fujiwara no Kanemichi in "Otomo no Matori. " Admire Tsunekawa Shigenobu's creation capturing every detail of Danjuro II's costume, including his trusty katana by his side. Experience Torii Kiyosato's artistry as Otani Oniji II takes on the role of Asahina Saburo in "Hatachiyama Horai Soga. " Witness the power emanating from his katana as he fights for justice on stage. Torii Kiyonobu II brings us yet another mesmerizing scene from theater history. Sanogawa Ichimatsu I portrays Ike no Shoji while Segawa Kikujiro I becomes Hitachi Kohagi. Their katanas clash amidst drama and passion. Bando Hikosaburo II transforms into Watanabe no Tsuna alongside Matsumoto Tomijuro as Hakamadare in Kitao Shigemasa's artwork.