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Copper Tsuba


roger dundas

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This tsuba was described when purchased as "ISHIKAWA MASATERU" polished copper with an engraved dragon.  My query to the forum is on the burnishing or discolouration which is heavier on one side than the other.  Is the finish original or partially lost over time?

Any information on the maker would be most welcome.

Size 77 x 71 x 5mm

Many thanks

Roger Dundas, Victoria

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Hi Roger, to my eye, hard to be certain as copper can get all kinds of coloured staining, but im thinking its remnant lacquer, but might be wrong.

 

If so, would not bother me.

 

If your talking about the visible copper patina, cleaning, handling, weathering etc will have an effect over time, one side more than the other.

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