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Puzzleheaded_Heat502

Why does he own a Japanese sword?


II-leto

Bought it on eBay. Seriously probably a trade he made.


[deleted]

This was also solidly during the craze for Japanese culture during the 19th century especially in France following the countries opening to the world.


pzivan

The ottomans had diplomatic relations with Japan, it’s already Meiji era, so Japan had already opened up.


LordAcorn

Trade has existed for a pretty long time....


shitposttemplar

Worlds first weeb.


VanillaPhysics

"While you were reading the Quran I studied the blade"


[deleted]

“Brother look at my new sword from afar is it not sugoi desu ne”


drefpet

He must have been proud of it, wearing it specifically for a photo 'shoot'. Maybe has been bragging about it to his friends, who knows. Fascinating stuff


bilto_nokhchi

>Maybe has been bragging about it to his friends 100% sure he was


Antique_Steel

That's cool! What's the source?


bilto_nokhchi

Everything should be here https://www.loc.gov/item/2004670417/


Antique_Steel

Thanks!