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Don't know if it is a filled ana, a failed attempt or just a sign... but in any case why should it have changed compared to the other examples? there is no apparent reason... To many things do not convince me but this is just my opinion Sebastien take it as such, as I already said take it to someone to see anyway... there have been cases in which I would have gambled the house that a signature was real only to then have to change my mind... over time you become more critical... assuming it is authentic it is still worth making an economic reasoning if you think about a restoration + certification, keeping in mind that Sukehiro's works in suguha are very less valued than an opera in toranba (Sukehiro made beautiful suguha but this is the market). Giordy

Crushed mica is also used.

When you want to visit the Samurai Art Museum make sure that you have enough time. If you want to see everything not in a hurry you will need one day , minimum! Especially in the Kodogu secttion, on the upper floor , you can see very good quality and it is worth for a closer look. Also the Tensho Koshirae (Juyo ! ) In the Kodogu section is worth to study.

tomoe- mon three comma

Crushed abalone shell was used. As well as other materials.

And dont miss CURRY WURST https://www.the-berl...urrywurst-in-berlin/

Hi Randell, do not miss.. https://samuraimuseum.de

Bigger comma https://www.giquello...chi-1333-15?search=& Big but wafer thin. Just how strong would such thin iron plates be against a sword blow?

Hidari-mitsudomoe - associated with Shinto shrines, among many other uses.

I'm going to be in Berlin for next week; I was wondering if there was anything worth seeing there if I have a few spare hours. Thanks!

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Period and comma...big comma

Henry: I'm not sure what was used in this case, however just about anything can be used to create texture. A sealer is applied to the wood or metal (I use shellac) then a layer of guilders size (adhesive). Once tacky, the texture is applied and allowed to dry. It can be lacquered or painted at this point. After one coat, it can be rubbed down to expose more of the texture then lacquered, if desired. That's the basic process, anyway. John C.

I am assisting with the sale of a large collection of fittings focused on catfish as their motif. I thought it'd be easiest to provide this image composite with all the fittings that are currently available. Please message me directly with any questions or to inquire about a specific piece that I have. Best regards, Ray

The smith is Ido Hidetoshi. Please see below https://www.google.com/search?q="ido+Hidetoshi"+nihonto+site%3Awww.militaria.co.za&client=ms-android-google&sca_esv=b7c0b9c8093215b7&biw=412&bih=786&sxsrf=ACQVn0_l2S24fPW4d7H0gAYJ06fDzDsyPA%3A1713575024714&ei=cBQjZt6VK7zEp84Pk9OYmAo&oq="ido+Hidetoshi"+nihonto+site%3Awww.militaria.co.za&gs_lp=EhNtb2JpbGUtZ3dzLXdpei1zZXJwIjAiaWRvIEhpZGV0b3NoaSIgbmlob250byBzaXRlOnd3dy5taWxpdGFyaWEuY28uemFI7T9Q-CJYoT1wAHgAkAEAmAG_BKABjQaqAQcwLjIuNS0xuAEDyAEA-AEBmAIAoAIAmAMAiAYBkgcAoAeHAQ&sclient=mobile-gws-wiz-serp

I recently received this sword from my father that my grandfather gave him. Sadly, the whole sword isn't in the greatest condition so I'm not fussed about changing in any way as the sentimental value to me makes it priceless. Any info on what this tang has engraved would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you very much for the assistance, that is extremely helpful. Google translates the samurai name as "Hayashi Sajie" but I presume there are multiple ways it could be read? There are plenty of pages on the hatsu-uma festival/celebration, but this one (https://www.nippon.c...Japan-topics/c11802/) notes many of the symbols featured in the tsuba itself. Who knows if the information captured on the box is at all legitimate, but it does make for some interesting research. Damon

Thank you for the help!

Sold at $455 + $24.75 shipping

Henry, a good photo might be helpful so we know what you mean. In case you had AOGAI in your mind, it is the mother-of-pearl of the Abalone shell. Lacquer techniques can be very complex and time consuming which explains the cost of a good SAYA.

Hello. This is always been a curiosity of mine, as far as what type of product is utilized to make green and other colored, spreckles ( for lack of better words) in a lacquered saya? Also, are the spreckles inlaid in dark/black urushi then topped off with clear lacquer?

OK, too easy this time...