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A collection of ten Japanese swords, primarily katana and wakizashi, are displayed horizontally on a light-colored wooden slatted wall within an establishment in Kanazawa, Japan
MomentA collection of ten Japanese swords, primarily katana and wakizashi, are displayed horizontally on a light-colored wooden slatted wall within an establishment in Kanazawa, Japan. Each sword is held by black, L-shaped wall mounts. To the far right, a single Japanese sword stands vertically on a black floor stand against a textured, light brown wall. The horizontal display features swords with varying handle (tsuka) and scabbard (saya) colors and designs. From top to bottom: 1. A sword with a black handle featuring white accents and a dark tsuba. A white tag on its handle reads "Kondo Isami." Another tag indicates "¥32,000." Its saya is mostly obscured by the sword above, but a red saya is visible beneath it. 2. A sword with a black handle featuring red accents and a dark, circular tsuba. Its saya is red with subtle black patterns. 3. A sword with a black handle featuring red accents and a dark, intricately designed tsuba. Its saya is bright red with three distinct gold circular symbols. A white tag displays Japanese text and "¥24,000 (tax inc)." 4. A sword with a black handle featuring black and red accents. Its saya exhibits a marbled pattern of dark brown and red. 5. A sword with a black handle and a tsuba. Its saya has a dark gray and black marbled or patterned finish. 6. A sword with a black handle. Its saya is a dark teal or greenish color. A white tag with Japanese text indicates "¥24,000." 7. A sword with a black handle. Its saya is purple with subtle patterns. 8. A sword with a black handle. Its saya is black. 9. A sword with a black handle featuring gold ornamentation. Its saya is black with gold ornamentation near the tip. 10. A sword with a black handle featuring gold ornamentation. Its saya is red with gold patterns. On the upper left of the image, a white informational sign is partially visible, stating "se Hijikata Toshizo's favorite [sword] made by Izuminokami." The vertically standing sword on the right has a red, diamond-pattern wrapped handle with a gold pommel cap and a gold tsuba. Its scabbard is black, adorned with a green and gold braided cord (sageo). The environment is an indoor setting with warm, artificial lighting. No individuals are present.
