MauroP
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Hi Denis, I have no idea what's the subject of the tsuba is, but I found probably the same "ship propeller-like" pattern in a sukashi tsuba from Ford Hallam's blog (http://followingtheironbrush.blogspot.i ... tsuba.html) Bye, Mauro
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Hi, Malcom I believe that habōki means just broom (箒) made of feathers (羽). See the image taken from http://www.finesword.co.jp/sale/okaidoku/index.htm which is described as ” 羽箒（炭道具）透図 “ Here it is a site where habōki kamon (羽箒家紋)are displayed. http://www.taimouhude.com/webcatalogue/kamon/kamon/kamon23.html Bye, Mauro
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Now I remember where I previously saw a similar tsuba. Have a look at the link, maybe can help your search. Bye http://www.aoi-art.com/fittings/tsuba/F08091.html
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Happy of being of some help. I’ve gathered some other pieces of information: the kamon (家紋) was used by Takaoka clan (高岡氏)and Takahashi clan (高橋氏), which ruled over Nobeoka Domain (延岡藩). Have a look at this very interesting link: http://www.Japanese-castle-explorer.com/castle_profile.html?name=Nobeoka Bye, Mauro
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Hi, Denis I think the pattern represented in gin-zōgan (銀象嵌) is called shippō tsunagi (七宝繋) and was a popular textile pattern in Edo period. Shippō tsunagi has something to do with “the seven treasures of Bhuddism” (but the relation is still unclear to me). The pattern was also used as kamon (family crest); see the attached image. Bye, Mauro
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Hi, Gary The tsuba you have posted represent a pair of habōki (羽箒) or feather brush once in use during tea ceremony. A pair of habōki are also depicted in some kamon (family crest). About the style of your tsuba I can’t give a reliable opinion since I am really a newcomer, but I’d guess Echizen-Kinai or Shoami school. Bye, Mauro
