2026.07.04 Sat –08.30 Sun　Collection Room Display

■■Exhibition Theme: Stories Behind the Swords
2026.07.04 Sat - 08.30 Sun
This exhibition introduces the stories behind the names given to swords, episodes related to swordsmiths, and the themes depicted on sword fittings.

Exhibited Works

- Tanto, unsigned, attributed to Masamune (Meibutsu Komatsu Masamune), Kamakura period (14th century), Collection of Sano Art Museum
- Tanto, Signature: Muramasa, Muromachi period (16th century), Collection of Sano Art Museum
- Katana, Signature: Izumi no Kami Kaneshige / Gold-inlaid inscription: ‘Dō-sanjū dōji nido uchiotoshi / zendaimimon no ken Yamano Kanjūrō korewo kiru (kaō), Edo period (17th century), Private collection
In addition, there were five other sword fittings, including a small knife and a tsuba (sword guard).

■■Permanent Display of Buddhist Sculptures

・ Important Cultural Property, Seated Dainichi Nyorai, Heian period
・Important Art Object , Standing Zaō Gongen, Heian period
・Figure of a Deva (Tenbu)

* Gallery Talk by Volunteer Guides (Buddhist Sculpture)
A gallery talk will be held in the Collection Room from 11:00 for approximately one hour.
* Please note that sessions may be canceled due to unforeseen circumstances.

July
2026.07.04 Sat
2026.07.15 Wed
2026.07.29 Wed

 

August
2026.08.01 Sat
2026.08.15 Sat
2026.08.22 Sat

 

September
2026.09.16 Wed
2026.09.19 Sat
2026.09.26 Sat