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Illustration
A detail of an inlaid iron sword. From Eta Funayama Tumulus, Nagomi-machi, Tamana-gun, Kumamoto, Japan. Kofun Period, 5th-6th century CE. National Treasure. (Tokyo National Museum).
About the Author
James is a writer and former Professor of History. He holds an MA in World History with a particular interest in cross-cultural exchange and world history. He is a co-founder of World History Encyclopedia and formerly was its Communications Director.
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APA Style
Wiener, J. B. (2017, May 24). Japanese Inlaid Iron Sword (Detail). World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/6706/japanese-inlaid-iron-sword-detail/
Chicago Style
Wiener, James Blake. "Japanese Inlaid Iron Sword (Detail)." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified May 24, 2017. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/6706/japanese-inlaid-iron-sword-detail/.
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Wiener, James Blake. "Japanese Inlaid Iron Sword (Detail)." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 24 May 2017. Web. 27 Mar 2023.
