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"Samurai Sword Valued at 80 Million Dollars Presented in Trakai Castle"
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В Тракай состоялась презентация самурайского меча ценой в 80 миллионов долларов
6 февраля Вильнюс с официальным визитом посетил Президент Украины Виктор Янукович. Однако приезд высокого гостя в литовскую столицу не стал единственным важным событием этого дня в мозаике тех отношений, которые связывает Литву и Украину.
В тот же день, в 6 часов вечера в Тракайском Историческом музее состоялась презентация совершенно уникального, единственного в своем роде древнего японского меча тати (тати - длинный японский меч) – «выходца» аж из XVI века. Корреспонденту газеты «Обзор» была предоставлена возможность лично убедиться в уникальности и огромной, как культурной, так и материальной ценности этого экспоната. Главная особенность меча заключается в том, что он принадлежал известному японскому самураю и полководцу – Фукусиме Масанори (1561-1624), и что такого же, второго экземпляра, в мире не существует. 80 миллионов долларов США – такую стоимость сего клинка установила экспертиза, проведенная по новейшей и, кстати говоря, тоже уникальной технологии ТЭС. CLICK HERE to learn more
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OUR PLEDGE TO CHARITY
Tamoikins Museum and the sword's owner, pledge to donate a substantial amount of money from this sale to charities in Japan and Europe. Due to the delicacy of this transaction and various factors involved, the exact amount and charity organizations will not be disclosed until after the sale. That said, everything will be made public, the donations will be substantial, and the charities will be well recognized. Tamoikins Museum has a long history of philanthropy and will continue to support charitable causes in the future. Please visit: www.Tamoikin.com
FEATURED IN FORBES 400 - US / EU / ASIA
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Name: Tachi
Origin: Japan Age: XII -XVIII Century * Length: 1075 mm Appraised: 105,000,000 US ** Belonged: Fukushima Masanori *** Seller: Private Collection Location: Europe Sale Type: Best Offer |
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* AUTHENTICITY OF AGE IS GUARANTEED. THIS TACHI IS ATTRIBUTED TO XII CENTURY [BLADE] WITH MODIFICATION IN XVI, XVIII, XX CENTURIES.
** APPRAISAL IS DONE WITH TECHNOLOGY TES THE WORLD'S FIRST AND ONLY MATH-BASED, AUDITABLE AND FULLY TRANSPARENT ART APPRAISAL TECHNOLOGY.
*** ATTRIBUTION TO FUKUSHIMA MASANORI (1561-1624) IS BASED ON THE BEST JUDGMENT OF EXPERTS THAT EXAMINED, AND CONTINUE TO STUDY, THIS SWORD.
** APPRAISAL IS DONE WITH TECHNOLOGY TES THE WORLD'S FIRST AND ONLY MATH-BASED, AUDITABLE AND FULLY TRANSPARENT ART APPRAISAL TECHNOLOGY.
*** ATTRIBUTION TO FUKUSHIMA MASANORI (1561-1624) IS BASED ON THE BEST JUDGMENT OF EXPERTS THAT EXAMINED, AND CONTINUE TO STUDY, THIS SWORD.
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2012 FORBES 400
SPECIAL 30th ANNIVERSARY ISSUE
USA pp. 70-71 EUROPE pp. 70-71 ASIA pp. 22-23
MUCH MORE THAN JUST A SALE
This project represents much more than just a sale of a rare sword. It represents a complete change in the way the world perceives Japanese history and all ancient Samurai swords.
The Samurai sword symbolizes all of the best traits of the Japanese people: ingenuity, perfectionism, strength, elegance, imagination, craftsmanship, and artistic genius. Because of that, it is perhaps the item that best symbolizes this country. Undoubtedly, the Samurai sword is a true cultural ambassador of Japan.
The blade of the Samurai sword is a technological marvel. Experts around the world agree that an authentic Samurai sword is a perfection of a bladed weapon in every way. In some cases it took as much time and effort to create a well-crafted Samurai sword as it took Michelangelo to paint the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. The decorations on these swords are works of art in themselves. It required as much artistic skill and inspiration to decorate an important Samurai sword as for Leonardo Da Vinci to paint the Mona Lisa. Because of this, it is truly disheartening to see these ancient Japanese works of art sell for far less then majority of half-famous modern art. With everything we know about these magnificent artifacts, with thousands of books and countless films dedicated solely to the legendary image of the Samurai sword, it is simply no longer possible to ignore the gap between their internationally high cultural value and what looks like an unnaturally lowered monetary value.
Today there is a clear tendency to value ancient Samurai swords for their unrivaled craftsmanship, for their unique history, for their cultural power, to even value them aesthetically as visual art. However, the time has finally come to value them financially. Without a doubt all ancient Samurai swords of significant historical importance must be treated as national treasures of Japan, and valued accordingly.
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It is clearly evident that the buying power of the super-rich is there. The rarity, the cultural value, and the public appeal for Japanese swords are there as well. And yet when it comes to these unique artifacts, it is obvious that these factors have never met before. That is what this project is all about. We are here to unite the culture, the recognition, and the riches in one transaction. We hope to set an example and inspire the Japanese people to start valuing all ancient Samurai swords more than ever before.
FEATURED IN FORBES 400: USA Pg. 70-71 / EUROPE Pg. 70-71 / ASIA Pg. 22-23
With this sale the buyer, whoever it may be, will not only gain a valuable historical artifact but will single-handedly raise the importance of all Samurai swords and Japanese culture all over the world. We are confident this sale will forever change the way people view all ancient Samurai swords.
FEATURED IN FORBES KOREA pp. 150-151
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FEATURED IN FORBES KOREA pp. 150-151