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Sword engraving with eagle on pine branch, iron, brass, gilded, Total: Height: 7,50 cm; Width: 7,80 cm, weapon accessories/ammunition, eagle (birds), The warrior nobility developed its own luxurious culture in Japan. The sword is highly valued, even though it is no longer used as a weapon of war, and since 1588 only samurai are allowed to possess this weapon. It is more precious than land and gold. For the forging of the blade and the sword jewelry the samurai makes an unimaginable effort. The single-edged blade, whose sharpness is legendary, is made of multi-folded steel with a soft core
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