Japanese Swords

CHIKASHIGE, Masumi.. ALCHEMY AND OTHER CHEMICAL ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE ANCIENT ORIENT: The Civilization .
An excellent monograph and superb resource for Alchemy in both China and Japan with a valuable insight to the metallurgy and anatomy of the Japanese Samurai sword. The work is divided into three major sections: * I: ALCHEMY IN THE EAST: a. Addressing This obscure work covers the distinguished --alchemists in Ancient China * b. Theories of Chinese alchemy c. The medicines of the Immortals d. Art of gold-making --i. Recipes for gold --ii. Chemical reactions of gold-making --iii. Another recipe for gold-making *** II: BRONZE ARTICLES a. Six receipts for Bronze b. The method and results of bronze articles c. The results of analysis of bronze articles [2] *** III: JAPANESE SWORDS: a. Methods of forging b. Anatomical investigations of Japanese swords c. Swords of the natives of the Pacific coast. *** The ancient art of metallurgy as found in China begins ca 8000 b.c. and spread to Korea, Japan and S.E Asia. It was a wondrous time and it afforded people the opportunity to make ritual objects [mirrors, horse fittings only to cite a few] as well as weapons and tools. The advent of combining raw materials into solid metal objects was major and huge leap forward for mankind. By and large the Chinese used bronze to cast religious and ritualistic vessels, later bronze weapons were made. The art of casting was the highest ebb of technology at the time. It took great sophistication and major skills in alchemy. As these arts were passed to Japan and Korea iron replaced bronze as a material for weapons. The migration from bronze to iron provided weapons that would not fail like bronze did. The Japanese are perhaps the one and only culture to push iron technology to its limit with the multi-layered folded sword, forged and tempered with a razor sharp edge. This sword was coveted by soldiers and armies throughout Asia and was the weapon of choice as it could sever a body with a single swift stroke. * The anatomy and creation of a Japanese sword, with its multi layered different hardness of metals combined to make the finest quality sword ever made. Forging methods of the Kawakane are outlined in much detail and with supporting drawings and figures. * This work provides essential material not found elsewhere to give a good understanding of the chemical and scientific footings of early science in China and Japan. A valuable chronology is also attached. An essential resouorce for any collector of Japanese swords & bronzes. * Color scans can be sent by email. Images displayed may not be the actual copy in stock for sale at any given time; if you want to see the exact image of the book or edition in stock, please request this by email and an image will be returned to you by attachment. * * * BUY WITH * * * * SHIPPING: WE SHIP WORLD WIDE * * * * * The shipping costs displayed for our books on ZVAB are ONLY AN ESTIMATE !!! * ACTUAL costs are based book weight, destination and value. * We will inform you of shipping costs and options once you select the book. **FOREIGN: We usually ship by registered/insured airmail to customers abroad. **DOMESTIC: We ship to USA customers by UPS/FEDEX or U.S. MAIL, appropriate insurance/registry and signature required will appply. ***** Please inquire if you have any questions regarding shipping or payments .

Tokyo 1936, Uchida. Black cloth, very good, 102p., 1 color, 171 photos, 4 charts, with "Compliments of the Author" slip tipped in. FIRST & ONLY EDITION. S C A R C E

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CHIKASHIGE, Masumi.. ALCHEMY AND OTHER CHEMICAL ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE ANCIENT ORIENT: The Civilization .
An excellent monograph and superb resource for Alchemy in both China and Japan with a valuable insight to the metallurgy and anatomy of the Japanese Samurai sword. The work is divided into three major sections: * I: ALCHEMY IN THE EAST: a. Addressing This obscure work covers the distinguished --alchemists in Ancient China * b. Theories of Chinese alchemy c. The medicines of the Immortals d. Art of gold-making --i. Recipes for gold --ii. Chemical reactions of gold-making --iii. Another recipe for gold-making *** II: BRONZE ARTICLES a. Six receipts for Bronze b. The method and results of bronze articles c. The results of analysis of bronze articles [2] *** III: JAPANESE SWORDS: a. Methods of forging b. Anatomical investigations of Japanese swords c. Swords of the natives of the Pacific coast. *** The ancient art of metallurgy as found in China begins ca 8000 b.c. and spread to Korea, Japan and S.E Asia. It was a wondrous time and it afforded people the opportunity to make ritual objects [mirrors, horse fittings only to cite a few] as well as weapons and tools. The advent of combining raw materials into solid metal objects was major and huge leap forward for mankind. By and large the Chinese used bronze to cast religious and ritualistic vessels, later bronze weapons were made. The art of casting was the highest ebb of technology at the time. It took great sophistication and major skills in alchemy. As these arts were passed to Japan and Korea iron replaced bronze as a material for weapons. The migration from bronze to iron provided weapons that would not fail like bronze did. The Japanese are perhaps the one and only culture to push iron technology to its limit with the multi-layered folded sword, forged and tempered with a razor sharp edge. This sword was coveted by soldiers and armies throughout Asia and was the weapon of choice as it could sever a body with a single swift stroke. * The anatomy and creation of a Japanese sword, with its multi layered different hardness of metals combined to make the finest quality sword ever made. Forging methods of the Kawakane are outlined in much detail and with supporting drawings and figures. * This work provides essential material not found elsewhere to give a good understanding of the chemical and scientific footings of early science in China and Japan. A valuable chronology is also attached. An essential resouorce for any collector of Japanese swords & bronzes. * Color scans can be sent by email. Images displayed may not be the actual copy in stock for sale at any given time; if you want to see the exact image of the book or edition in stock, please request this by email and an image will be returned to you by attachment. * * * BUY WITH * * * * SHIPPING: WE SHIP WORLD WIDE * * * * * The shipping costs displayed for our books on ZVAB are ONLY AN ESTIMATE !!! * ACTUAL costs are based book weight, destination and value. * We will inform you of shipping costs and options once you select the book. **FOREIGN: We usually ship by registered/insured airmail to customers abroad. **DOMESTIC: We ship to USA customers by UPS/FEDEX or U.S. MAIL, appropriate insurance/registry and signature required will appply. ***** Please inquire if you have any questions regarding shipping or payments .

Tokyo 1936, Uchida. Black cloth, very good, 102p., 1 color, 171 photos, 4 charts, nice copy. FIRST EDITION SCARCE

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CHIKASHIGE, Masumi.. ALCHEMY AND OTHER CHEMICAL ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE ANCIENT ORIENT: The Civilization .
An excellent monograph and superb resource for Alchemy in both China and Japan with a valuable insight to the metallurgy and anatomy of the Japanese Samurai sword. The work is divided into three major sections: * I: ALCHEMY IN THE EAST: a. Addressing This obscure work covers the distinguished --alchemists in Ancient China * b. Theories of Chinese alchemy c. The medicines of the Immortals d. Art of gold-making --i. Recipes for gold --ii. Chemical reactions of gold-making --iii. Another recipe for gold-making *** II: BRONZE ARTICLES a. Six receipts for Bronze b. The method and results of bronze articles c. The results of analysis of bronze articles [2] *** III: JAPANESE SWORDS: a. Methods of forging b. Anatomical investigations of Japanese swords c. Swords of the natives of the Pacific coast. *** The ancient art of metallurgy as found in China begins ca 8000 b.c. and spread to Korea, Japan and S.E Asia. It was a wondrous time and it afforded people the opportunity to make ritual objects [mirrors, horse fittings only to cite a few] as well as weapons and tools. The advent of combining raw materials into solid metal objects was major and huge leap forward for mankind. By and large the Chinese used bronze to cast religious and ritualistic vessels, later bronze weapons were made. The art of casting was the highest ebb of technology at the time. It took great sophistication and major skills in alchemy. As these arts were passed to Japan and Korea iron replaced bronze as a material for weapons. The migration from bronze to iron provided weapons that would not fail like bronze did. The Japanese are perhaps the one and only culture to push iron technology to its limit with the multi-layered folded sword, forged and tempered with a razor sharp edge. This sword was coveted by soldiers and armies throughout Asia and was the weapon of choice as it could sever a body with a single swift stroke. * The anatomy and creation of a Japanese sword, with its multi layered different hardness of metals combined to make the finest quality sword ever made. Forging methods of the Kawakane are outlined in much detail and with supporting drawings and figures. * This work provides essential material not found elsewhere to give a good understanding of the chemical and scientific footings of early science in China and Japan. A valuable chronology is also attached. An essential resouorce for any collector of Japanese swords & bronzes. * Color scans can be sent by email. Images displayed may not be the actual copy in stock for sale at any given time; if you want to see the exact image of the book or edition in stock, please request this by email and an image will be returned to you by attachment. * * * BUY WITH * * * * SHIPPING: WE SHIP WORLD WIDE * * * * * The shipping costs displayed for our books on ZVAB are ONLY AN ESTIMATE !!! * ACTUAL costs are based book weight, destination and value. * We will inform you of shipping costs and options once you select the book. **FOREIGN: We usually ship by registered/insured airmail to customers abroad. **DOMESTIC: We ship to USA customers by UPS/FEDEX or U.S. MAIL, appropriate insurance/registry and signature required will appply. ***** Please inquire if you have any questions regarding shipping or payments .

Tokyo 1936, Uchida. Black cloth, very good, 102p., 1 color, 171 photos, 4 charts, slip case, 13 x 19.5 cm., largly uncut copy, superb condition. SCARCE FIRST & ONLY EDITION

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Sato, Kanzan. THE JAPANESE SWORD. Kodansha International Ltd.: ; fester Einband / hard cover; Schutzumschlag / dust cover ISBN: 0-87011-562-6
0-87011-562-6 Fine

First published in 1983, this book is the fourth printing from 1986, translated by Joe Earle, 210 pages, illustrated in color and b&w. "This book has been prepared an an introduction to the history and appreciation of the Japanese Sword. Its author, until his death in 1978, was one of Japan's foremost sword experts. The centerpiece of this book, is a detailed examination of over a dozen of Japan's most revered blades." FINE HARDCOVER, FINE DUST JACKET. Fine Hard Cover 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall

[SW: Japanese Swords, old swords, sword history, Ancient Swords, Weapontry, Japanese Arts, Shinto, Hizen Swords, Isbn: 0-87011-562-6, Japanese artsA]

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