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  1. Justin Grant
    Thanks, I was not using that, but the Kanji Pages to find the last kanji. You are still the man! Jg
  2. Justin Grant
    Good Job Stephen. Never would have gotten aki out of the last Kanji, I was thanking tada...
  3. Justin Grant
    It's dated Showa Ju Go Nen　昭和十五年　Showa 15th Year
  4. Justin Grant
    John, you romantic, you make N. Ontario sound so lovely, especially in '62... :D Piers, I still vote for crapper, and if so, please keep your rice out of it... That's may taint the flavor.
  5. Justin Grant
    I don't know John, hubris is the key to crapping well. I have seen some ornate chamber pots that are very ornate.
  6. Justin Grant
    Chamber Pot
  7. Justin Grant
    Piers, where do you think these rods are coming from? A matchlock I have had an almost identical finial on it. I have seen others like it on Hinawaju's for sale on-line. Jg
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    Shikoro

    Justin Grant replied to takakage's topic in Katchu

    Patrick, Are you planning on doing this yourself or do you want a person to do the work? Robert Soanes and or Dave Thatcher both do great work, both are in England. There are others that are trained to do this work. It is not easy. The material can be purchased from Namikawa in Japan, you tell them the color and width and they have it made in silk.
  9. Justin Grant
    How much did the Japanese study Sun Tzu? The "A" reading is very Sun Tzu.
  10. Justin Grant
    Matsuoka and his famous League of Nations speech http://www.historicfilms.com/tapes/1307
  11. Justin Grant
    Our world traveler (Piers) Do tell us about making smoked Bamboo. I'm game for a try.
  12. Justin Grant
    Hi Jean. The house was built in 1870, and last year they had it completely restored like it looked in 1870, except they has new electrical, new central AC and Heat, plumbing, new windows (look correct for energy efficient) etc. When you walk into it, it looks like the day it was built, but all the modern conveniences of a new house behind the walls. Yes, Eric fixed my statement. The house is 4,800 square feet of living space. I now have a 600 Square Foot room just for my armor!
  13. Justin Grant
    Brian, I just purchased a 4800 sf house built in 1870 fully restored to new conditions (1870) with all new amenities. For less than the snake cost. It's unreal.
  14. Justin Grant
    Clive that is a nice article and a nice dragon. Rago sold a Myochin snake in December for 197K, so the dragon should fetch that plus. The snake was nice, but the dragon has much more detail.
  15. Justin Grant
    +1 for what Chris said.
  16. Justin Grant
    Not ray related, but the US just passed an ivory ban and it does not care if antique (pre ban) or new. It can't be shipped out of the state it currently resides in. The US suppliers I've used for ivory keys sent me a letter stating they will close once signed by the president.
  17. Justin Grant
    To me it looks painted with gold paint and then "antiqued" to give it age. I also don't see the drain hole in chin area. The lacing is, as Ian suggested, incorrect, and in my opinion poorly done. I'd personally be shocked if it were Edo, or authentic. The most important part is that you are happy with it. That is all that maters. Justin
  18. Justin Grant
    We need pics in order to tell you if period correct or later urushi.
  19. Justin Grant
    May I ask what the number is for on the tsuba?
  20. Justin Grant
    I was asked for the section heading for the smith, so I'll post it and the cover of the book for "Proper Credit"
  21. Justin Grant
    Glad I could provide some information. This is a several year old version of a regularly updated book. Once Piers gets back from his European vacation, maybe he can look it up in the most recent, it may have more with dates. This is just a compilation of known smiths that are recorded by the author. So if a new addition was added where the smith dated his work, you have a time period.
  22. Justin Grant
    Hope this helps
  23. Justin Grant
    They have more listed. I'll get the page coppied tomorrow. Was not sure if I could get it posted with my phone. Jg
  24. Justin Grant
    This is all I have
  25. Justin Grant
    Chris I have a book at home I purchased from Piers. It lists recorded smiths. If this Sakai Smith is listed, I'll let you know. Being plain may indicate a utilitarian teppo or an early model. Justin
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