Forged In Reverence: The Japanese Sword In The Shinshinto Period (1781–1876)
Introduction: A Return to Form After centuries of evolution, the art of Japanese sword-making entered a phase of revival during the Shinshinto period (1781–1876). Following the decline in craftsmanship that marked the late Edo period, this era signaled a deliberate return to classical forms and techniques, inspired by the revered smiths of the Kamakura and […]
