A naginata ... real or fake.

Ren Ren · 3rd January 2023, 04:34 AM

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Originally Posted by fernando

Absolutely, Ren Ren. I see that you are well informed. In the great exhibition "ENCOMPASSING THE GLOBE - Portugal and the World in the 16th & 17th Centuries (organized by the Smithsonian), several examples of Japanese/Portuguese cultural exchange, the so called Nanban Art, may be seen; from which a powder flask, a couple of Nagenashima muskets ... and a Christian Japanese ( note the crucifix).

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Thanks Fernando! These are rare and wonderful examples of Japan's cross-cultural connections.

fernando · 3rd January 2023, 09:01 AM

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Kmaddock · 3rd January 2023, 10:39 AM

Sorry
Just back on grid this morning,
Glad the plan worked out
Regards
Ken

fernando · 3rd January 2023, 03:23 PM

Thanks much, Ken.

Best.
Fernando

3rd January 2023, 09:01 AM	#2
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3rd January 2023, 10:39 AM	#3
Kmaddock Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Ireland Posts: 543	Sorry Just back on grid this morning, Glad the plan worked out Regards Ken

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fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	Thanks much, Ken. Best. Fernando