JAPAN Samurai Swordsmith

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The swordsmith Gassan Sadakazu given the honour of being classified a Human National Treasure, photographed aged seventy-three years old working in the family tradition of swordmaking. In fuedal times the sword was the symbol of samurai potency and swordsmiths given high samurai status. tradition, custom, weapon, heat, fire, shape, Asia Asian Honor Japanese Nihon Nippon 73

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Size: 5267px × 3435px
Location: JAPAN Samurai Swordsmith
Photo credit: © Michael Macintyre / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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