The Cutting Edge, Swords of the Samurai and Treasures of Imperial Japan

James Lawson renowned expert and collector shares his insights from over 30 years involvement with Japanese Swords and Works of Art, in a hands-on presentation highlighting works from his Collection and the Collection of Michael Quigley

Lark E. Mason, III is widely known as an Asian art expert from his many appearances on Public Television and is with his wife the owner of Tensan Studio, specializing in Contemporary Japanese subject Anime and Sumo Works of Art

Topics will cover
Introduction to Japanese Swords, with in-depth presentation about Swords, Imperial Silver Gifts, Provenance and Documentation, Valuation and Criteria for Quality and Condition, Tsuba and Mounts with Exceptional Examples for In-person Examination