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| − | The Seven Branch Sword is a 4th century [[iron]] sword inlaid with ''[[kanji]]'' writing in [[gold]]. Designated a [[National Treasure]] and held by [[Isonokami shrine]] in [[Nara prefecture]], it is described in the inscription as being a gift to the "[[emperor|king]]" of Japan (倭王) from the king of the Korean kingdom of [[ | + | The Seven Branch Sword is a 4th century [[iron]] sword inlaid with ''[[kanji]]'' writing in [[gold]]. Designated a [[National Treasure]] and held by [[Isonokami shrine]] in [[Nara prefecture]], it is described in the inscription as being a gift to the "[[emperor|king]]" of Japan (倭王) from the king of the Korean kingdom of [[Baekche]]. |
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Latest revision as of 07:57, 23 February 2020
- Japanese: 七支刀 (shichi shi tô)
The Seven Branch Sword is a 4th century iron sword inlaid with kanji writing in gold. Designated a National Treasure and held by Isonokami shrine in Nara prefecture, it is described in the inscription as being a gift to the "king" of Japan (倭王) from the king of the Korean kingdom of Baekche.
References
- Gallery labels, "Izumo and Yamato," special exhibition, Tokyo National Museum.
