Bing, Siegfried, 1838-1905 · London : S. Low, Marston, Searle & Rivington · leaf 153
formed by their twisted hair. In fact, the soldiers whohad wide lacquered helmets, wore them somewhat in the same position thatladies wear Rubens hats to-day. The kodzuka, besides being used to fasten the heads cut off in battleto the saddle bow, was also a missile weapon whose special practice… … Visitor» to the Temple of Itiuku Shima examining celebrated Swords from the Treasure House. After Hokusai.
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