New York October 2008

[Rich T]

All, does anyone have any information on the show at the Met in NY next year ?. I am very keen on going along. I am trying to find some dates and there appears to be nothing on the Met website (yes Anka and I have to book that far ahead LOL)

 

Any information appreciated.

 

best

 

Rich

[Gabriel L]

I don't see anything either - how did you hear about this, Rich? What exactly are you referring to? Very curious myself because I live less than an hour from the city.

Cheers,

-GLL

[Rich T]

Hi Gabriel, word is getting around. This is all I have at present.

 

October-November 2008 is all I've heard so far. Biggest Japanese sword exhibition ever in North America, according to Ogawa-sensei, the show organizer. Twelve years in the planning. 13 kokuho, including two Masamune blades. Not to be missed.

 

There will be a huge showing of fittings also I believe. This will be my primary interest. Added to the fact that Anka and I have always wanted to visit the MET.

 

I was going to email them and ask. Perhaps someone in NY could call ????

 

Cheers

 

Rich

[Grey Doffin]

I heard also that one of the blades to come would be the O-Kanehira. Hard to believe that the National Museum and/or the Japanese government would allow it to travel but if it does make sure you get to see it. Even if you have to walk from Texas it will be worth the effort.

Grey

[Gabriel L]

Wow, that's incredible. I just called but the department closed at 5 PM; I'll call direct to the A&A dep't tomorrow morning. Thanks for the (very early) heads up!

-GLL

[Gabriel L]

First access to a computer today. I called earlier asking for info on an exhibit by the A&A Dep't in October '08 on Japanese swords/fittings, and Information (after a minute of searching) came up with the following:

 

"Art of the Samurai"

Show opening October 28, 2008

 

That's all I got. Looks like it, though. I cannot guarantee the accuracy since Information didn't want to put me through to the Arms and Armour department directly.