hddennis

Latest PM from Yojimbo: for you , must have : https://page.auction.../auction/r1144323342 I can't believe the arrogance of this guy!! Brings to mind a quote sometimes attributed to Mark Twain something like it is better to let the world think you a fool than to open your mouth and remove all doubt! Howard Dennis

I have to agree with Piers as well as I too like the kabuto as is. What a great find. Thanks for sharing with us "scrap" collectors. Howard Dennis

Been coming here for years and have always been greeted by knowledgeable responses to my questions and great advice. This latest response by Yojimbo seemed to be a new addition to questions. I asked privately but got no response but did receive this today. " "latest addition to my collection" like this: I'm not hypercorrect, just reality. What is sad? in this case the quality level of your choice. but I understand you. It's better to have "at least" something than nothing. At a time when I had no money and no knowledge, I was excited even at a very low level like you. that is all. Why accumulate scrap? move up I will not comment further." Really?? If that's the way you feel why not just move on and read some other post that satisfies your level of collecting and not bother to taint the post I made and others were nice enough to respond to and educate me and others as well. But You chose instead to publicly denigrate my latest purchase by your response so I feel it only fair to share your private response. I'd appreciate it if you refrain from ever reading or responding to my future posts as we clearly have differing levels interest. Howard Dennis

Yojimbo, Since you didn't answer my private message I'll ask you publicly. What's with the SAD emoji on my kabuto post?? Howard Dennis

John, thanks for posting that. Every little bit of information helps me better understand this latest addition to my collection. Appreciate the assistance. Howard Dennis

Looking for a source for a new Shinobi-No-O for my kabuto. Thank You, Howard Dennis

Where can I buy a new cord to tie the kabuto on ? Howard Dennis

Here's my novice comments. The hachi has chipped lacquer that exposed bright bare metal and the lacquer appears to be either a single coat or very thin multiple coats. The shikoro has chips as well but they expose a light colored filler material under the lacquer suggesting "to me at least " that the shikoro might be older than the hachi as I have seen this filler on most older pieces. The one remaining fukigaeshi is the smallest I have ever seen. The kabuto weighs 4 pounds and seems to me to be lighter than older examples I've handled. I look forward to you comments on this. Howard Dennis

Well, I now have the kabuto in hand and here's more details. Howard Dennis

Thanks for checking on this Brian, That's what I thought but wanted to be sure before responding to him. Howard Dennis

Just got PM response from a member VCAT Anyone know this person or been contacted by him? Howard Dennis

Thanks Jake, for posting this I never would have gone in this direction without your suggestion which seems highly likely. Howard Dennis

Just got a commitment from seller to pick it up Sunday so will get photos on here soon after. Thanks for all the help Guys. Really appreciate it. To be continued....... Howard Dennis

Piers, Thanks for your response. I've decided I'd like to own this and think it would benefit from some sympathetic touching up. My problem now is trying to get seller to commit to me traveling to him for purchase. Wish me luck. I'll keep you posted. Howard Dennis

uwe, Thanks for your response. what is okashi ? I only have the sellers photos but here is the best I can do on the red lacquer. What does it mean? Howard Dennis

Considering buying this kabuto and would like opinions as to age and name of style and anything else that may help me decide. Thanks in Advance. Howard Dennis

Seller listed diameter at 4.5 cm. Howard Dennis

Jake and Piers, Thanks for your responses. Any guess as to what the back depicts? Howard Dennis

Jake, Thank you so much for this response. It's a direction I didn't even think of. Will enjoy more research thanks to you. Howard Dennis

Just bought this netsuke and would appreciate thought on what it depicts. It was listed as a dragon face but I wonder could it be an Oni? Thanks for any responses. Howard Dennis

Jean, thanks so much for suggesting and moving this here. Howard Dennis

Does anyone know where I might purchase an Edo period yanone like this for the number 7 spot in my display? Thanks, Howard Dennis

Spartancrest, Thank You for the assistance. Howard Dennis

Bazza, Thank You for the assistance. Howard Dennis