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archatlas: Tokyo Storefronts by Mateusz Urbanowicz In the words…

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Tokyo Storefronts by Mateusz Urbanowicz

In the words of the artist Mateusz Urbanowicz:

When I moved to Tokyo, more than 3 years ago I was really surprised that upon my walks I encountered so many shops still in business in really old buildings. Differently to Kobe, where the earthquake wiped out a lot of these old downtown houses and shops, in Tokyo they still survive.

I chose the best reference pictures from the ones I took during my explorations and decided to make an illustration series of old Tokyo storefronts. 

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art-of-swords: Jambiya Dagger with a Double BladeDated: 19th…

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Jambiya Dagger with a Double Blade

  • Dated: 19th century
  • Culture: Ottoman
  • Measurements: overall length 42.5 cm

The dagger has a wide, undulated, double-edged blades with small, ribbed tips. Both blades are pierced at the centre and decorated with gold floral motifs and Arabic writing on one side. The grip is covered with silver-inlaid lamina, embossed with trophies and floral motifs.

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art-of-swords: Silver Mounted DaggerDated: 19th centuryPlace of…

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Silver Mounted Dagger

  • Dated: 19th century
  • Place of Origin: China
  • Measurements: overall length 32 cm

The dagger has a straight, single-edged, pamour blade grooved at the back. The silver grip has its base in the shape of a dragon head, while the ring-nut is decorated with cabochon stones. The silver scabbard is richly decorated with high-relieved effigy of dragons and floral motifs, enriched with hard stones and features two suspension rings.

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