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Newly acquired tsuka that I would like to learn who made them, school and time period if possible. Also is the effect on surface behind Shoki called nanako or is it some other name? Thanks for any assistance, Howard Dennis

Thanks PhoenixDude, I liked it as well for that reason. Howard Dennis

Would like to know what historical event this tsuba depicts and what school and time period it is from. Thank You, Howard Dennis

COD, Thank You for the assistance. Howard Dennis

Acquired a few items at 2024 Orlando Show and would love to know what the mei says and anything about subject and school and time period if possible? Thanks for any help, Howard Dennis

Thank You Geraint & Rokujuro, You have confirmed what I first thought and I think I'll pass on this one. It was just the right size for the number 7 slot on my new display and the size matched the number 9 very closely and that was why I was considering it. Howard Dennis

Been offered this yanone but have never seen this style before. Can anyone verify this is an authentic shape or style that would have been used by a Japanese archer? Thanks, Howard Dennis

My latest one is 70mm in length 64mm in width 5mm thick Howard Dennis

Bugyotsuji, is this image any better and does it say Kanenori as I was told ages ago? Thanks, Howard Dennis

I'm storing your images as these 3 are the only ones I've ever seen and yours and my newest one are very recent finds. If you ever find out any more about the theme or anything else Please let me know. Howard Dennis

Thanks for posting yours, it's great to see a third one. Yours looks very thick and heavy, is it katana size? My mounted one is thin but the newest one is thicker and probably meant for a katana. One concern on yours, is that red rust on the upper right lobe? If so it should be addressed. Howard Dennis

The Tsuba on the left I've had for decades. The one on the right I just acquired. Howard Dennis

Have owned tsuba on the left for years but just acquired the one on the right. Anyone have any thoughts as to how close they may be in age to each other? Thanks in advance, Howard Dennis

Thank You, So just the school name and no smith? Howard Dennis

Just put these two tsuba together. The lefthand one I've had for years and was told it reads Shoami Kanenori. The one on the right I just acquired and don't know what it says. Thanks for any help, Howard Dennis

Today the mail lady brought my latest purchase I'm just giddy about it and felt I had to share it. Back in 1985 my wife came home from her parents and handed me this wakizashi and said her dad brought it down from 40 years of storage in the attic and said give it to me and if I don't want it to throw it away! Needless to say it started a fire and today our house is filled to the brim with Japanese antiques. Her father was an amphibious tank driver with the 1st Marines and in the first wave ashore on the Okinawa invasion and that's where this sword came from. I had it polished by the late John Browstowitz and I bought a replica sword to untie and teach myself to rewrap the tsuka. The blade and possibly the mounts too are circa 1680 by Fujiwara Sadayuki of the Bungo Takada school. I've always loved the tsuba which I'm told is signed Shoami Kanenori. Imagine my surprise to find this latest tsuba on eBay from a seller in China for what I though was a steal of a buy-it-now price. I'm so glad to put these two together in my collection. Would appreciate thoughts on what the mei says and how close they might be in age or any other comments welcomed. Howard Dennis

Yes, it was on a Naginata Koshirae on eBay that I should have bought but hesitated a tad too long and missed it. Howard Dennis

Does anyone know what family this Mon represents? Thanks for any help, Howard Dennis

Made my hotel reservations no problem However was told I got the last room set aside at special rate so glad I called last night. Shinsa slot reservation was a different story. Spent the last 2 days trying to get the site to work and I give up! Can anyone provide me with a number I can call to talk to a human and get a slot reserved and paid for? I can't use the mail as Georgia's mail system is in total chaos now and I'm afraid it will loose anything I try to send by mail. Thanks for any help, Howard Dennis

Hope you all are having a happy Mother's Day. I'd like to publicly Thank you all for taking the time to help me better understand tne latest additions to our collection. It makes them seem so much more special. Howard Dennis

Purchased a Satsuma cup and saucer today and can't seem to find these makers marks. I thought they were the same but uder magification I see they are different. Would this difference be normal on a cup and saucer set or are mine mismatched? Thanks for any help, Howard Dennis

Thank You Nobody, appreciate the help. Howard Dennis

Just received this set of yanone and was pleasantly surprised to find 3 of the 8 are signed. The first is very faint but I'm hoping enough is visible to translate. Thanks for any help, Howard Dennis