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    Ron, Guido, on Toppai-koshirae usually the tsuka tapers towards the kashira?! In this case the kashira seems to come from a Kobusho-koshirae and the small tsuba maybe Yagyu-style. On the other hand the shape of the tsuka reminds me of Tensho or Higo......a Hybrid?
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    I also started with Yumoto's book. After that, the Nagayama and so on..... Keep going Ryan, it may become exciting Uwe
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    Hi Rob, kabuto of this style were mainly made by armorers of the Saiga school. The school was located in Kii province (named after the titular Saiga-fief) and probably active from the end of the Muromachi to the early Edo period. In case of the kabuto at Christies, I have my doubts, though! Uwe
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    Thanks Mark! But it seems that your last pm is lost ?! Pm regarding the mon send! Regards Uwe
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    Mark, can you show us some pics from the whole armor? Uwe
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    I think this mon is called "shippo" (Seven Precious Things) it was related to several families. For example: Adachi, Aiba, Okada, Tachibana, Asai.......etc. You can refer also; Hawley/Chappelear pg. 22! Uwe PS: But I doubt Takahashi!
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    Olivier, if you are situated in Bruges, Zenon van Damme should be near. He is a nice guy and can be of help in this matter!
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    Sry to say, wasted money! I'm almost sure that this "thing" never saw the edo jidai!
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    Well done Henry, late, but a nice package at all! Congrats Uwe
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    I can confirm that the one with the cast tsuka is very likely a true late war production. I saw such a piece on a flea market in the formerly known GDR. Hence befor 1990 in an isolated market Tsuka had the same color!
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    Congrats Alton! But seems you put the sode the wrong way around
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    Peter, Unfortunately I can't manage to come around. Pics would be nice afterwards! Uwe
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    Sad news! I do not know Craig personally, but bought some books from him in the past. I can echo, he was truly a nice guy! My condolences! Uwe
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    Cerjak, Jingasa are a difficult topic and many fakes on the market lately, claimed as been Edo period. I think all you can do is judge the material where the urushi is flaked off. Both seems old, but who knows?! The flower mon is Hanabishi type and quite common. For the Hishi-Gata (diamond shaped) mon, can't finde a match. Better regard it as give aways! Uwe
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    Again such sad news! My condolences! Uwe
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    Sad news, although I never met him. My heartfelt condolences! RIP Veli! Uwe
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    Japanese Armour society

    uwe replied to JoA's topic in Katchu

    Welcome to the club Barry! Regards Uwe
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    Nice Facemask/mempo

    uwe replied to Fuuten's topic in Katchu

    Hi Axel, .....quite suspicious, IMHO Regards Uwe
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    Hi Bojan, starting with the men. It's a so called "Ryûbu-men" from the Edo period. Composed and calm expression, without wrinkles, is typical for this kind of menpo. The kabuto is a simple six plate "Suji-bachi", probably from early/mid Edo. Maybe a bit older (not easy to judge) but modified, like the tehen no kanamono and the fukurin on the fukigaeshi pointing to.
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    Hi Bojan, unfortunately pics are to small and blurry for a closer look. Regards Uwe
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    Hello Steve, it's a so called Toppai- kabuto, simple construction and made for use. For the age, I guess Momoyama to early Edo. The do is an Okegawa-nimai-do. Newly laced and maybe of the same age. It's a bit tricky because this kind of do were made almoste unchanged over a long time frame. Regards Uwe
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    Mempo at DTI 2014

    uwe replied to Baka Gaijin's topic in Katchu

    Thanks for sharing Malcolm! Couldn't manage the DTI this year...
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    Horse armor

    uwe replied to BIG's topic in Katchu

    Thanks for sharing Peter. BM collection on the round trip through the whole world :? Uwe
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    Armor Restoration

    uwe replied to Lingonberry's topic in Katchu

    Hi Luc, nice to meet you here also. Uwe
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    Great pics Thierry, thanks for sharing. Definitely the right stuff for us "katchu bunny's" Cheers Uwe
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