Ian

Thank you Markus!

Very nice Piers good luck with blending it in. I know the feeling :D All the best

Hello Gents I really appreciate your input on my tsuba. What a wonderful hobby, learning everyday :D I think I may have stumbled on the story now https://www.scholarsresource.com/browse/work/2144653942 I think my tsuba depicts princess kushiinada. At Izumo, a local king whose eight daughters were systematically being eaten by an eight-headed dragon named Yamata no Orichi, who resided in the local river. At the moment of Susanoō’s arrival, there was only one daughter left alive, Princess Kushiinada. As if to rectify his previous misdeeds, Susanoō acted quickly and laid a trap consisting of eight tubs of sake, one for each of the dragon’s heads. The dragon consumed the liquor and fell into a stupor, whereupon Susanoō cut off each of the heads. Many Thanks, you got me on the path Ian

Oh, liking that answer Ian C

Thank you for your replies, Hmm not convinced . That looks like a Shinto shimenawa behind and I would expect to see her with instrument. I think the pots in the water may have some significance? Ian C

Hello Gentlemen Anyone have an idea of the story? Many Thanks in advance Ian C

Thank you stephen :D

Hi david yes, this one

hello Has anybody got any example of all iron nanako kozukas? Thank you in advance Ian C

Hi Adam Congratulations on your purchase. I think you did a good job. No turning back now, the nihonto bug has you Best regards

Yes half a bargain May be a new tie clip Best regards Ian

Hi stephen Well $50 cheap, I just had to get it, haven't got a clue what I will us it for, but I do like it :?

As Most of you are probably aware, I really can't resist a bargain :lol: . But what do you think may have made this so cheap?

Bamboo in my opinion is far far stronger. Horn is only used aesthetically. Regards Ian

You may want to read the description again. Regards Ian

Hi Grev Thanks for posting these. It's nice to see a full spectrum of tsuba You are doing a good job for the museum. I like no 3 and 5 ! :D Regards Ian C

Hello Adam

What a shame

Hi Bruno Is it Kume Sennin, the perverted hermit? The legend says that Kume was traveling on his cloud when he suddenly noticed a young woman near a river washing her clothes. He curiously watched the woman and unexpectedly caught a glimpse of her white leg under her raised kimono. Kume’s mind became filled with desire and he immediately lost the ability to fly. Heavy with lustful thoughts, Kume fell to the earth and crashed in front of the lady! I'm just guessing. Someone may tell you who it really is? I think you may be right in the first one. Attached is one of mine from the Edward Wrangham collection

I think you did a good job Uwe

Hello Gents A long shot but, a few of mine in search of there mate :D Some are Kojiri and Kurigata. All the best Ian

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Hi George The man with the dog is iron, the Tanabata theme is shakudo and belongs with a man with a cow. The backs are very far apart. Thank you for you thoughts though. Merry Christmas Ian

Merry Christmas and happy hunting Ian