The Samurai Collection – Kokusai Tosogu Kai 11th International Convention & Exhibition is the official exhibition catalog produced for the 2015 Kokusai Tosogu Kai convention held in Chicago, Illinois. Published in conjunction with the special exhibition, the volume presents an outstanding selection of Japanese swords, sword fittings, and related samurai artifacts from important private collections. Richly illustrated with high-quality photographs and detailed descriptions, the catalog highlights exceptional examples of tosogu craftsmanship, including tsuba, menuki, fuchi-kashira, and complete koshirae representing many of the major schools and artistic traditions of Japan. Created for one of the most respected international gatherings of Japanese sword and fittings collectors, this work serves as both a record of the exhibition and a valuable reference for students and enthusiasts of samurai arms and decorative metalwork.
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