Hill677

Hello Gents I looking for all you can tell about this Tsuba. My other collect theme is WWI Medals and on that " British Medal Forum", at Christmas, they have an open forum called " Christmas Truce " where you can post anything off topic. I posted, does anyone else collect Tsuba`s, I had several replies, there was a gentleman who posted a photo of a Tsuba he had found in a local Antique shop ( i belive he lives in UK ) so i said I would post here to find him answers, he is not a Tsuba collector but found the item interesting.see attachment CHEERS David

I greatly appreciate everyone's opinions & advice. Collecting is new to me & I don`t even know the basics. Yesterday I learn the Tsubs I like in the Soten Style . Here is a photo "Tsuba: Mumei attributed as Omi school ‘the battle of Dan No Ura’" Tsuba: Mei (signature) : Mumei (unsigned) attributed as Omi school. Length : 7.73 cm x 7.18 cm ( 3.04 inches x inches) Thickness of rim: 0.39 cm ( 0.16 inches) Jidai(era) : Edo period. Special feature: The Battle of Dan-no-ura is carved inlaid with gold color. Initially, the Taira clan overwhelmed the Minamoto clan, but the tide gradually turned, and Yoritomo’s forces of the Minamoto family defeated the Taira family in the Battle of Dannoura at March 24, 1185 and won the war. AOI estimation paper In Kiri box.

Barry PM Sent

Thanks Barry for the fast reply. The tsuba is just over the $1000 Cdn value and there is no signature. Your comments make sense "if you have studied a tsuba and think you know who made it and when it was made, you might want to see if shinsa results confirm your judgement or make you think more about the piece." Can you comment on my 1st question " Aoi estimation papers ? are they his guarantee/assessment of authenticity?" Thanks

Sorry for the Rookie Questions I`m considering buying my 1st Tsuba !! It is being sold by Aoi - Art, it comes with Aoi estimation papers but no NBTHK papers. Question: 1. What are Aoi estimation papers ? are they his guarantee of authenticity? 2. Would it be worth paying & waiting to have it submitted for Shinsa ? 3. It is attributed to the Omi school. Can anyone provide some history on this school Thanks in advance Cheers from Canada !!

Hello from Snowy Canada !! A little about me; I`m a retired Military member, I served 24+ years in the Canadian Army, 15+ years in the Infantry & 9 years as an Ammunition Technician, i retired from the military 3 years ago but continue to work for the military today as a civilian employee. My other collecting hobby is WWI medals, Memorial cross, postcards,cap badges etc to my former Regiment PPCLI ( Princess Patricia`s Canadian Light Infantry ). I like many others here ( I guess everyone ) have a Fascination with the Japanese Mastery & Artistry of weapons & their fittings. I`m about to make my first purchase ( a Tsuba ) from Japan but before i can purchase it I am selling a few item from my medal collection and hopefully i can do that soon..though i suppose its not the best time of year for that. One question I have for Canadian collectors. What are the import Taxes ?? is it just the GST @ 13% ?? The Tsuba value is approx 95,000 yen or $1100 Cdn. CHEERS David