Christian,
Thank you very much for your comments. I don't have many reference books as yet, just starting out on the journey of discovery with fittings!
Any recommendations for the beginner?
I will look at the other schools as you suggest.
Thanks again
Colin
Hi
Recently picked this Tsuba up and wondered if the work of Umetada? The wisteria pattern could be related to the Kuroda clan.
Gold and silver dew drops, some missing,on wisteria.
Tsuba dimensions 6.9cm X 6.6cm X 0.4cm.
Hopefully the images below will help. Any ideas on age or school would be welcome.
Thanks
Colin
Thanks again for pointing me in the right direction with this translation. The image is of Li Bai admiring the waterfall, a popular carving, it's not the 'normal' Soten design, would this tsuba be an early piece by Mogarashi or possibly a student ?
Hi,
This is my first post, been meaning to join for years!
I'm struggling to translate this mei, any help would be very welcome?
Have some doubts about authenticity of tsuba as well, but would welcome some expert advice please.
Many thanks
Colin