Bing, Siegfried, 1838-1905 · London : S. Low, Marston, Searle & Rivington · leaf 149
ngly-made cord {tusakî) of black silk, passed through the suspendingring lower down than the guard, formerly held the broad and flowing foldsof ceremonial robes. The end (kashira) of shibuichi (an alloy of copper, the tone of which can only be compared tothe light and shadow thrown by themoon) and… … 128 Experts examining Swords, from an Encyclopedia of the Seventeenth Century.
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