Baka Gaijin

Hi Jon, It looks to be correct.

Good morning Old Bean "Was Genta left-handed or ambidextrous, I wonder?" He is holding in the correct manner, he's just let go of the right hand to give himself a cut advantage to the femoral artery area of his hapless chum's Sune. Perhaps try it with a stick next time you are kitted up, and you'll see how much distance you obtain by doing so.

Hi Bob, I believe that the textured finish on your caddy is referred to as Kabazaiku. The designer Christopher Dresser 1834 - 1904 used it in a number of silver designs in the late 19th Century, having encountered it and a number of the major Craftsmen of the time, during his formative trip to Japan. Here's what the Wiki has to say: In 1876, the British Government appointed Dresser as an emissary to Japan and sent him to visit Japan after he became associated with Japanese art in 1862, and made a number of Japanese business associates such as Kiritsu Kosho Kaisha, in the years following.[4] In four months in 1876–1877 Dresser travelled about 2000 miles in Japan, recording his impressions in Japan, its Architecture, Art and Art-Manufactures. He represented the South Kensington Museum whilst in Japan, and was received at court by the Emperor, who ordered Dresser to be treated as a guest of the nation – all doors were open to him. He was requested by the Japanese Government to write a report on 'Trade with Europe'. His pioneering study of Japanese art is evident in much of his work which is considered typical of the Anglo-Japanese style.

Thank you Piers, Old Bean. As always a mine of useful information

Good morning Old Bean, Can you please explain "under the legal length limit thus not needing registration".

Here's another example from the Surimono set "Shisei no Uchi" Its format is Shikishiban (Roughly Square) 8 x 9 inches and often laid onto card. As its a Surimono set, examples are not going to be easy to source, due to the relativly low number of Surimono printed. Here however is another from the series: and another:

Maybe not secret clan markings, but sometimes individual talismanic markings such as Bonji or elements related to Shingon Mikkyo in the form of Grid markings or the 9 line Kuji markings on Kaga Habaki.

I do believe Piers has one of these gimbal lanterns and there is an illustration of how it works somewhere on NMB in his excellent Edo Period Corner articles.

Thank You Steve, Very much appreciated. Your input has provided me with a jump off to discover Kobayashi Hideharu, the go or art name of Kobayashi Eishun, active mid 20th century. Winner of a number of awards for both metalwork and ceramics. Often Commissioned by Shobido, which is a high end shop in Osaka dealing in metalwork, jewellry, clocks, and flower vases. https://www.shobido.jp/en/history/ Also Commissioned by Yamaguchi Tankin Kabushiki Gaisha, a shop founded in Osaka specializing in the commissions of metalwork, clocks and silver items produced by leading artisans of the Meiji, Taisho and Showa period.

Good afternoon I have a Bronze Tray which depicts Pegasus over a stylised Mount Fuji. It’s signed with three Kanji. I am thinking something to do with Mobil Oil in Japan. Opinions please.

If you are using Linseed oil, be very careful with the rag

Hi Bruce, The only factual references. I have read, talk about kamikaze tonto and army, tonto. Kamikaze Tonto? Has the Lone Ranger got a new Sidekick?

Excellent, worth separating out and pinning in the info section.

KUSUNE 薬練 Thank you Brian and Thank you John

To Echo Moriyama San and Brian Resin NMB Stalwart John A Stuart had the detailed recipe in one of his many informative posts. https://www.militaria.co.za/nmb/profile/108-john-a-stuart/content/?type=forums_topic&change_section=1

To Echo Moriyama San Resin NMB Stalwart John A Stuart has a practical recipe for it somewhere on NMB. Check out his many contributions:

Good Morning Thank You Moriyama San: Thank You Jan San, in equal measure. I really appreciate your input.

Good Afternoon I have a piece of what I believe to be Taisho era (1912 - 1926) calligraphy which was originally mounted as a hanging scroll. I would appreciate opinions please.

Thank you Steve M, Much appreciated. Hi Brian, I'll take some pictures later and post them.

I think the Kanji under the two mountains is: 弥 わたる - Wataru Its down in my Imiwa database as an outdated Kanji. There's a wild card thought pattern that it was something to do with Local Policing, Provicial Crossing Control, or Fire Prevention. Any thoughts please.

Good morning I have a late Meiji pair of Hyoushigi Clappers. They are branded with a logo type of symbol which looks similar to the under two mountains style that some woodblock publishers used in the 19th Century. Has anyone come across this symbol before?

Typical Kaga Habaki form with five lines on omote and four on ura