John A Stuart

Lokks like an unswung hero. Good pick. John

Condolences to family and friends, Go softly into the night. John

Tough call. There are better and better craftsmen making replicas (dare I say undeclared utsushi) where it has become hard to be 100% sure, other than the obvious fakes. It is a handsome tsuba after all. John

It seems that whomever did the last tsukito lacked same and made do. I know gunto wrapped over celluloid because of shortage, so, maybe the reason for this, eh? John

If we could all share a little piece of your heartache be sure we would brighten your life. I am impressed by your spirit, something I am often by some board members time after time and by the compassion shown. Bravo Jean Pierre and people. John

ETH? NFT? What's that?

I would, until disabused of the notion, ascribe Kyo Kinko. Goto within that group? Maybe, but, there are a few schools capable. John

It comes to mind that there would be no need of a wax or other release agent since the clay is not fired and could be removed by soaking in water. John

I think this surely must be a coined term to describe the theme of a type of design by Katchushi not a school in itself. Like tsuba made in kiku design are not made by Kikushi however it could describe the design, no? John

I remember this fellow, but, not heard much for awhile now. John

Yellowknife, but, you were close enough. John

同仁 is JP 'dozing' 'tongren' or universal brotherhood. Religious or political?? John

Your ginger tsuba may reference this from my site; The Japanese word for ginger 茗荷 in romanji, myouga, has as an homophone the word that means 'protection of god' and is also the symbol of Madarashin, emancipation of worldly desire. middle of page here; New Page 7 (johnstuart.biz)

Howdy! Lots. Northwest Territories last 40+ years. John

..and so young, just back home. I am sure he is getting the best care available and will join us with tales and beer soon. John