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Hello, You must have seen this beautiful muramasa tanto for sale : https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/t794351476 just sold for 300 000 yens I got few questions, knowing the tanto is not NBTHK certified, what shows that it is 2nd Gen Muramasa if it is ? Gunome midare perfectly executed ? What prove the authenticity of his history ? Seller says it was handed down as a relic of the famous general, Yukimura Sanada. Rokumonsen ? Or is it gimei ? I assume that could be a museum piece, what would be the real value of this ? Thank you

Thank you very much for taking the time to help me Pietro, will get this one for sure.

Oh ok I see thank you for your comments. I will have to get more experience.

Thank you Brian, the seller wants 290$ for them so I think it is a good deal. I know they are not fantastic but they look to be good exemples of intersting kozukas. Is it difficult to date them ? I would be glad to educate myself. Thank you for your comment Pietro.

Hello, I would like to educate myself about kozuka, do you guys have good articles to read please ? Because watching masterpieces sublime work from yuhindo without knowledge is a bit useless. Also I'd like to buy these but I don't know what is the real value. Thank you

Hello Rodriguez, You should take a look at this : https://www.experts-cnes.fr/actualites-experts/secrets-dexpertise-presente-par-frantz-fray/ . (in french)

Here are some better pictures if you need to compare : https://imgur.com/a/iaCqdrN

I mean, I try to find some that sold, but that goes between 300€ and 17k€ so I was looking for someone who have much more knowledge than me. Thank you for your answer.

Can someone give me a rough estimate of this statue? I can provide more photos if needed.

Really ? I can't really figure out ahah Could you tell me more ?

Hello Rich, Thank you. I just found out the signature is Genryusai Seiya, if you have any infos about him and his works let me know please.

More pictures

Hello to everyone, This is my first post on subjects other than Japanese swords and I am really devoid of knowledge about this kind of art. So: Here is a bronze tiger statue I have, I bought it years ago. I was told it is called a "double patina" statue and It is from meiji era. It is also "signed", I have already seen this signature on other statues but also, as I am not Japanese speaker, I can't find anything on google. It measures 45,5 cm (17,71654 inches) from the tail to the head and 20,5 cm (7,874016 inches) of heigt (from the front paw to the nose) I would love if you guys tell me what's the real value of this and would really appreciate to know some history about the maker and this type of statue. I am sorry if it is not the right category to talk about this. Thank you really much Carl

Wow ! classic type 98 in perfect condition. Looks really nice !

Sorry, it has been sold for 13 500€ (15 846$) to someone in the auction room.

Hello, The sale is today in 3 hours and 45 minutes. → 5:00 PM in France

Wow never seen such a piece !

Hello, they sent me documents in French : ►First one is just about the signature ►Second : This sword was made by the armorer BIZEN OSAFUNE in the year 2 of the Oei era. (538 years ago, i.e. 1394 CE) A renowned performer in the city sabers himself as an artistic masterpiece and practical value OSAFUNE is a city name[...] Saber having nearly 540 years is of great value by its original form preserved intact. The gold ornament was made around the Genroku era (250 years ago) ►Last one : born Marie Josephe .... MEYER born 25th of January of 1908 in Duisans Widow of Mr René Henri Robinet born 16th of February of 1905 in Toul Sword acquired from the 5th of General Claudel (gift of the Emperor of Japan at the beginning of the century to General Claudel.) [adress of mr Robinet]

No only photos of the blade including the tang and of the mounts.

More photos I got : https://wetransfer.com/downloads/7fa320879899efd5398dd46b9e15078320200914093906/7f722a134c2754336b07b56747d35c8920200914093906/ddc735/grid

Only colors change from the other koshirae, very nice !

That's why I shared it, it is obviously worth but not everyone is able to put this much money. Could you show the koshirae you are talking about ?

I think you can ask for more photos

Hello, This a superb tachi , blade by Hidesuke , 21st september. Gift from Japanese emperor according to the description. I know I will not bid on this one so I prefere that a member of this forum get it and show us this beauty. Good Luck : , https://www.interencheres.com/meubles-objets-art/grenoble-belle-vente-classique-277024/lot-24923002.html

I've seen a tanto with the exact same mountings on an auction website, signed Fuyuhiro sold for very low price around 600$. It is surprising to see this. Carl