- Tribal Jewelry Remnants, Civilization Bulldozers - What We Can Save
The moments when civilized societies met those who offered tribal jewelry in good faith has not always ended in mutual good will for all. Some lose, some win but lose their souls. Examples abound: here are several. - Japanese Antiques History - Shoguns, Swords to Now
Japanese history involves warlords, two fearful Mongol attempts to invade, fearful and inward until Admiral Perry's fleet forced open trade. From 1854 to now has been quite a ride, swords, bombs, now prosperity, peace. - Japanese Antiques - Samurai Swords, Delicate Grace
The amazing contrast of Japan seems to be in the example of the sword and the silk curtain: fierce warfare outside, yet shoes off and quiet tea in the home in Buddhist bliss.Did he who made the lamb make thee?
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