Short Sword (Tantō), known as Hōchō Tōshirō
tōshirō yoshimitsu (? – ?)
Tōshirō Yoshimitsu: Legendary Japanese swordsmith of the Kamakura period, renowned for his short swords (Wakizashi, Tanto). Master of 'toshiro,' considered one of Japan's greatest.
Tokugawa Art Museum (Nagoya, Japan)
Discover the legendary Heian period Tale of Genji handscrolls at Nagoya's Tokugawa Art Museum, where a breathtaking collection of samurai armor and fine ceramics offers an immersive journey into feudal Japan.
About this artwork
- Title: Short Sword (Tantō), known as Hōchō Tōshirō
- Artist: tōshirō yoshimitsu
- Format: Tall
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Where to see it: Tokugawa Art Museum
- Color intensity: Monochromatic
- Perceived brightness: deep_shadow
