roger dundas Posted April 4, 2020 Report Posted April 4, 2020 In the spare time available to many of us, here are two qite different tsuba for perusal : No. 1 A bronze plate with ishimi ground ( I think ).Military accoutrements- I just don't knowe what they are called and the names don't always stick in my memory for some reason. Measures 73 x 69 x .4 No.2 An iron plate, nicely chiselled to my mind though someone might say cast - I just don't think so. Dragons might be common but I am O.K with this one. Copper flower heads over laid - five on omote face, one on ura. Any comments would be welcome- I well realize they aren't anything special ( after seeing what else gets posted here ) ! Roger d Quote
Bazza Posted April 4, 2020 Report Posted April 4, 2020 Roger, To start this off I would speculate that the first tsuba (on the left) has a ground that is not ishime?? It reminds me more of a simulated lacquer surface (toad skin?)?? I have no knowledge to comment on the next tsuba. Best regards, BaZZa. 1 Quote
roger dundas Posted April 5, 2020 Author Report Posted April 5, 2020 Ah thank you BaZZa for your response particularly regarding what I thought was ishimi ground- toad skin possibly and I'm good with that. I realize that these aren't particularly exciting or spirit lifting items but assume they have a place in the enormous world of the Tsuba. A great place to have access to, NMB, in these times particularly. Stay safe, Roger d Quote
Guido Posted April 5, 2020 Report Posted April 5, 2020 IMO neither ishimeji nor gamahada, but tsuchimeji. 1 Quote
roger dundas Posted April 6, 2020 Author Report Posted April 6, 2020 Thank you also Guido and Patrice for your responses- I appreciate it. Roger d Quote
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