Japanese Samurai Blade, steel, 1200-1250, from the 100 Objects exhibition in Manarat Al Saadiyat. Mona Al-Marzooqi/ The National
Japanese Samurai Blade, steel, 1200-1250, from the 100 Objects exhibition in Manarat Al Saadiyat. Mona Al-Marzooqi/ The National
Japanese Samurai Blade, steel, 1200-1250, from the 100 Objects exhibition in Manarat Al Saadiyat. Mona Al-Marzooqi/ The National
Japanese Samurai Blade, steel, 1200-1250, from the 100 Objects exhibition in Manarat Al Saadiyat. Mona Al-Marzooqi/ The National

A History of the World in 100 Objects: samurai sword

The Samurai sword has become an almost legendary part of Japanese culture.

Anna Seaman

June 30, 2014

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Becky Allen, the curator of the 100 Objects exhibition, says this item is one of her favourites because she has always been fascinated with samurai culture.

Each Tuesday, Arts&Life will focus on one artefact on show as part of A History of the World in 100 Objects, an exhibition running until August 1 at Manarat Al Saadiyat, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi

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