Keris in Japanese museums/galleries

kai · 11th February 2020, 04:24 AM

Hello Jaga,

The really nice keris mentioned by David may well be the most important one in Japan. I’d assume that the emperors must have received keris as gifts as well but don’t know if any are on display.

Sendai is pretty close to Fukoshima. If you dare the hike, make sure that the keris really is on display first!

Regards,
Kai

mariusgmioc · 11th February 2020, 02:41 PM

I have visited a few museus in Japan but didn't see any keris... but plenty of katana swords...

Hmmm... I wonder why?!

11th February 2020, 04:24 AM	#1
kai Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,255	Hello Jaga, The really nice keris mentioned by David may well be the most important one in Japan. I’d assume that the emperors must have received keris as gifts as well but don’t know if any are on display. Sendai is pretty close to Fukoshima. If you dare the hike, make sure that the keris really is on display first! Regards, Kai

11th February 2020, 02:41 PM	#2
mariusgmioc Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Austria Posts: 1,911	I have visited a few museus in Japan but didn't see any keris... but plenty of katana swords... Hmmm... I wonder why?!