Nice signed Mokume Tetsu Tsuba

[Chishiki]

Hi.  I think this is signed tadanori.   Very nice pattern.   What is interesting is that there is still what I believe to the an original coating of clear lacquer on it.   First time ai have seen the original surface like this.  Measures 7.5cm x 7.5cm.   Has some surface pits but overall very good condition.  $250usd

[Chishiki]

$200.  That has to be cheap for a signed mokume tsuba.

[Ken-Hawaii]

Any other time....

[Chishiki]

Hi. Sale withdrawn.  Now on ebay.

[Chishiki]

Back up for sale.  $220.  Mark

[Chishiki]

As requested a couple of better pics.  The tsuba looks dark as that is it’s colour.  It still has it’s original clear lacquer.  Very interesting to see.   Mark

[Chishiki]

Folks.  I will end this for the moment.  I just spoke to a friend who says it is probably lacquered black and the mokume is simulated.  If you want to buy it based on that ok.  I just think if I have miss described it someone may be confused with this post.  Mark

[Brian]

I just spoke to a lacquered black and the mokume is simulated.....

 

Some weird version of blackface springs to mind...

[ROKUJURO]

Seems some of the text is missing so that the rest makes not much sense. This is in my opinion an authentic steel MOKUME TSUBA.   

[Brian]

I agree..the patina may be fake or amateurish restoration, but the mokume looks legit and the folding lines follow all the way through.

[Chishiki]

Seems some of the text is missing so that the rest makes not much sense. This is in my opinion an authentic steel MOKUME TSUBA.   

 

Sorry for the typos.  I edited to correct it.   I will get some better pics tomorrow.  Thanks for your input.  Mark

[Chishiki]

 

Some weird version of blackface springs to mind...

sorry Brian.  Fat fingers, failing eyesight.  Mark