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Bugyotsuji, I found it, didn't realize I'd had this for so long. Time flies when you are having fun. Howard Dennis

Bugyotsuji, I'm trying to find where I got that information and will post it if I can find it again but the thought was the same as yours seemed to be inscribed rather than chiseled and Dremel was suggested. Meanwhile any thoughts on the menpo as to age, Etc.? Howard Dennis

Although it has nothing to do with the kabuto this menpo came with it at the time of purchase and I was glad seller didn't feel package was worth much. Howard Dennis

Bugyotsuji and Uwe, Thanks for your responses. The pictures I posted were taken when I first received this and the liner has since been glued back in. I found several more and hope they help but if not I will have to try to remove the liner again. I didn't post these because I was told the "signature" appeared to be a modern addition added to fool someone into thinking it was worth more. Howard Dennis

First, let me commend the people on here who have recently helped me out with so much information about items in my collection allowing me to enjoy and appreciate them so much more. I can't tell you how many times I've posted to other sites and gotten misleading information or no response at all. I've had this kabuto for a number of years and never knew much about it. It was purchased online from a Japanese seller and unfortunately when it arrived it appears to have been repainted in the recent past. I had hoped modern chemicals could remove that and reveal the original finish but apparently urushi was used as nothing touches this new finish so I guess I have to live with it as is. Can anyone tell me anything about what this style is called and approximate age? It has 56 Plates a number I have been unable to find other examples of. Do the 4 small lacing spots with tiny metal spikes above them signify anything? What does the mons represent? Thanks for any help you can give me, Howard Dennis

Gentlemen, Thanks so much for you very informative responses. I'll have a fun time researching each one adding to my knowledge and appreciation of my newest addition. Howard Dennis

Several years ago I acquired this netsuke that depicts an Oni with a maiden carrying a wisteria branch and have wondered what the artist was trying to portray and what was the story of this legend? I 've just seen a metal plate online with the same theme so it must have a story I can learn. Any help or thoughts or links greatly appreciated. Howard Dennis

SteveM, Thanks so much for responding. With your help I was able to find this online to add to my knowledge of my latest addition to my collection. Howard Dennis

Picked up this nice plate locally today and am wondering how old it is and what the signature says. Thanks for any help, Howard Dennis

Bugyotsuji, Thanks, appreciate the education. First I've seen one of these. I see what to look for in this one but you say this is medium quality and it worries me how hard it would be if they create fakes of a higher quality to tell the difference. Howard Dennis

Bugyotsuji, If you even see one of the confirmed Chinese fakes again can you post a link or maybe pictures so we can learn what to look out for? Howard Dennis

I followed the Yahoo auction and it ended at $1500.00. Apparently neither eBay nor PayPal has taken any action as the seller is still running auctions with items he doesn't own and are on Yahoo put there by the actual owners? Howard Dennis

First, Thank You for trying to help me. If it's too good to be true chances are it is! eBay seller tried to cancel sale and when I refused he tried to bribe me with PayPal money. Being suspicious I Googled the image of inro I bought and found it on an ongoing auction on Yahoo Japan listed by someone else. Apparently he lists items on eBay and when you hit Buy-It-Now he tries to buy it off Yahoo to complete the eBay sale. I was able to get a refund but eBay representative said although against eBay policy what he did isn't illegal?? Do we need to Google Image anything we may be interested in online from now on? https://www.ebay.com/itm/Makie-Sansui-Figure-Inro-gold-with-shell-netsuke-Edo-period-with-box-F-S/154101537456?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649 Howard Dennis

Thanks Guys, appreciate your responses. I'll get more pictures as soon as this arrives which will take some time as it's coming from it's homeland. Howard Dennis

Bugyotsuji, Thanks I just couldn't resist this one for my collection. I hope when it arrives it is signed, it sure looks like work worthy of signing. I'll get better pictures posted as soon as I get it. Appreciate the link. Howard Dennis

Just acquired this and awaiting it's arrival. Can anyone tell me what the artist has portrayed. Is it a legend or what? I'm assuming the man is blowing a giant conch horn. Is he sitting on something overlaying the main picture? There seems to be panels over the landscape. I love this type artwork but always have trouble deciphering what the artist meant for me to see. Any guesses as to age and school also greatly appreciated. Thank You for any help you can give me, Howard Dennis

Thanks again guys, It arrived today and the dimensions given were wrong it's 1 7/8 tall by 1 1/2 wide and quite heavy. The hole is straight through with solid walls no open interior space. The seller didn't picture the sides so this was a pleasant surprise. Any idea of where to obtain a suitable tassel to complete it? Howard Dennis

Thanks to both of you for replying. Bugyotsuji, thanks so much for confirming the decoration and style are Japanese. I couldn't resist it for the same reasons you like it. Measuring 2 3/4 x 1 1/2 inches wouldn't it be to large for an Ojime? Howard Dennis

Waiting for this to arrive by mail. Purchased as a netsuke but I thought it might be a water dropper for calligraphy. Any ideas what it is, time period, country of origin or what designs represent? It's 2 3/4 x 1 1/2 inches, Thanks in advance for any help, Howard Dennis

Thanks Guy's, guess I'll just have to wait and see what it is that she found. Howard Dennis

Just received this photo from my daughter asking for a translation and when I said I'd be asked what it is she said I can't tell you, it's a surprise. She thinks it's Japanese but not sure. Now my curiosity is really peaked! Anybody up for a challenge? Thanks in advance for any help you can give, Howard Dennis

Thanks for the help guys, I was hoping this was much older. It's listed on Etsy if anyone is interested. Howard Dennis

Found this old plaque online and wondering if anyone can tell me it's purpose and what it says. Thanks in Advance for any help you can give me, Howard Dennis

Thank you Steve Howard Dennis

Just ran across this vase with a mark very similar to mine but not exact. Anyone have idea if this is an artist signature or a company mark and what does it say? Howard Dennis