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Thank you for all the feedback. Mito sounds very reasonable in my cheap oppinion.

Thank you Mauro! I think you nailed it!

Thanks Curran!

I assume it is Mino work?

I assume this is a late Edo periode work. THoughts are most welcome. Thank you

I appreciate thoughts on this Dragon Tsuba. Thank you

Thank you Steve

Thanks Ray. Looked later to me at first glance.

Thank you

Thanks for your kind remarks. Since it has been asked: There is a vertical scratch in the Shinogi near Kissaki (not a forging flaw)

I'm selling a polished Koto Katana from my collection. The blade shinogi-zukuri with iori-mune and ko-kissaki. ubu nakago mumei with single mekugi-ana, katte-sagari yasurime and ha-agari kuri-jiri. No doubt a Koto periode blade. I would think likely attribute dto Bizen or maybe Bungo whens ent for Shinsa. Itame-gokoro hada thgat ius becoming masame in places with nice and vivid gunome hamon that features some sunagaeshi in nie. Very healthy ko-maru boshi with hakikake and kaeri. House in a Honki Shirasaya. Dimensions Nagasa: 66.5 cm; Moto-haba: 2.9 cm; Saki-haba: 1.6 cm Price Euro 3200.00 inlcuding worldwide shipping or personal pick up possible. Located in Europe so no import tax for European buyers.

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Why not put it on conseignment with a reputable dealer like Darcy, Andy, Ray or many others. They take less comission fee, do a better job and are probably adressing better to the potential buyers market. I tink Darcy would be a top choice for a top blade. My 2cents.

Thanks for your interest. Unfortunately not at thus time. I was just looking for some information / oppinions on these Tsuba. I'm still interested in hearing what school / age people would give on the Tsuba in post number 4 http://www.militaria.co.za/nmb/topic/32437-attribution-of-some-tsuba/?do=findComment&comment=335077

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I wonder wha 9, 10 and 11 might be? 11 looks old to me. Maybe Ko Umetada? As a site note I was seeking oppinions also on FB and must say that it is shocking what "alternative facts" fundamentals I have been confronted with. The alternate reality was that these are all fakes, or that they are so inferior tzhat you can not tell a school on them and I should buy books and stop buying on eBay. Oh well ... (they are not coming off eBay by the way - but for one)

@ Peter and Christoph: Thank you for your thoughts @ Bob: Thank you. You mean tsu1.xxx.jpg is a Tempo? I can see where you are coming from however I'm not sure on this one. The iron is strange with a redish texture. I think it is safe to say the water wheel is Heianjo and tsu5...jpg is bushu /choshu. What for example about tsu9 and tsu11 ?

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I am seeking some oppinions / advice please on the attribution as to age and school of these Tsuba. Any advice is welcome. I have some assumptions but am not knowledgeable enough to really evaluate them. So I welcome any advice from people who know better than I do. Thank you

https://www.ebay.com/itm/WWII-Japanese-Army-officers-samurai-sword-antique-1600-ANCESTRAL-FAMILY-BLADE/114258986016

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Authentic-Japanese-KATANA-SWORD-TANTO-MURAMASA-w-NTHK-CERTIFICATE-w-KOSHIRAE-/254616094971

This is an excellent Gendaito!

Thank you very much! How much do you think the retail price of such a Tsuba is?