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    Tanto mei

    Ed replied to JonP's topic in Nihonto

    As pointed out, not every character will look identical. Keep in mind there were many smiths who signed Kanemitsu. There will be subtle differences between them much as the handwriting of 20 men today. Some smiths deliberately signed with a bit of artistic leeway to identify their particular works. In summary, not every character will be identical. Identifying them often comes from years of reading them. Here are a couple of oshigata photos which may help.
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    Tanto mei

    Ed replied to JonP's topic in Nihonto

    Not sure why you are posting again, your question was answered in 2007.
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    1,203,000¥ https://page.auction.../auction/u1117499616
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    Just a note: Number 6 is listed as ornamental plants. The plants depicted are "Ran" or grass orchids.
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    What sad news. Not only was he a forerunner in the world of English information when there was none, but he was just a downright nice guy. We used to talk about knives, especially bowies. He will be missed.
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    Meji Bronze Elephant

    Ed replied to Ed's topic in Wanted to Buy

    Yeah, buying any type of ivory is risky. I was almost caught up in a sting operation by the dept. of wildlife and fisheries over some walrus ivory. It resulted in my becoming very leery when buy anything which remotely looks like ivory.
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    Meji Bronze Elephant

    Ed replied to Ed's topic in Wanted to Buy

    Any individuals with Bronze Elephants, I am still looking.
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    Meji Bronze Elephant

    Ed replied to Ed's topic in Wanted to Buy

    Don't get me wrong, I appreciate the link. I have seen many of these bronze works over the decades, just never had much interest in collecting them. Thanks again, Ed
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    Meji Bronze Elephant

    Ed replied to Ed's topic in Wanted to Buy

    The first one posted is nice, but I do not think the tusks are original. They do say the tusks are "antler", so either my assumption is correct or they are attempting to bypass the Cites requirements. Either way could cause a sticky mess or worse, a loss of the item if caught up in customs. I do prefer original ivory tusks, the bronze ones do not have the same appeal. If the work of an all bronze piece was exceptional, I would consider them. The guy Sly is too high.
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    Meji Bronze Elephant

    Ed replied to Ed's topic in Wanted to Buy

    I'll check it out. Thanks, Ed
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    Looking for Meji period, or possibly other period Bronze elephants. The main criteria is that they are in excellent condition and have Ivory tusks. Thanks, Ed
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    These books average approximately $200 each.
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    Grev, I had a incomplete set, but I don't see them. I must have sold them. If by chance I stumble across them I will let you know. Best, Ed
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    Could have been as simple as he needed it to complete a koshirae, which would be my first guess. My rationale, is it is a very nice tsuba, but nothing super incredible, not a lost national treasure. Maybe he has a thing for fish depicted on Kodogu. This is a koshirae with a fish/fishing theme. https://yakiba.com/koshirae-fish-theme/
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    Steve, check Sloughs and Fujishiros for additional Yasuchika gendaito.
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    There were several Showa period smiths who used the mei Yoshichika. Sesko's lists one from Mino (Gifu), Slough's and Fujishiros list one, Mori Yoshichika. Mori Yoshichika worked from Taisho to Showa and made high grade gendaito. There were others. Is this sword by one of these smiths? Is it traditionally made? Who knows. No one could say for certain judging solely on those two poor photos.
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    Been watching that one for quite a while. Glad someone got it, so it will stop tempting me.
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    Fransesco, Yes, it was nice to meet you in person as well. Ed
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    Yes, of course. Not a lot as the prices were a bit overinflated. Compensation for the poor yen I suppose.
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    More DTI. Sorry for so many posts, these are large files but I wanted large photos for better veiwing.
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    More DTI
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    More DTI 2023.
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    DTI 2023 as promised.
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    Just returned home after a month in Japan, including the DTI. Attempted to post some photos over the weekend, but for whatever reason I could not log on while in Japan. I will post some photos in a day or two. I was able to post a few on FB, in any of you follow those groups.
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    Last year there were several other gun shows in the city the same weekend. If you plan to attend I would check the dates of other venues to see while there.
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