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Anyone fancy a tsuba-themed necktie clip? I think that's what it is. https://page.auction.../auction/k1102000396 Damon

Thank you, Matt. I'll have to see if I can find examples of that kitaehada on tsuba.

Thank you very much for that, Matt. I'm curious about the reference to "kataehada" and if there is another, equivalent word, but one that more closely related to tsuba...maybe tekkotsu? Or is that something else? Damon

Hi all, Would anyone be able to provide a translation of the below selected part of this "appraisal"? Online translation provides a sense of what it says, but it becomes less clear from about the mid-point on. Here is the full certificate from a fairly obscure group, for reference. Many thanks Damon

Thank you, Steve. I should have thought to plug in the kanji into the nmb search. I appreciate your input.

Hi all, I have seen pieces floating around with "appraisals" from this group, but am not familiar with them. Can anyone speak from experience (good or bad) as to the quality/accuracy/legitimacy of these papers? Example provided below. 日本刀装具研究会 Japanese Sword Fitting Study Group I appreciate your input. Damon

Hi Dale, Here's another example with a nice description (translation below). Hope it helps. https://www.choshuya.co.jp/senrigan/祇園守透図鐔　銘　越前住記内作/鍔/記内 "The Gion Mamoru crest is the design used for the amulet of Yasaka Shrine in Kyoto. It is said that Christians used this crest as a cover because of its cross structure. The author is a master among the various generations of Kinai, who are honorably called Nikunai. The densely packed iron ground without clumps is made into a meat carving, and the surface is given a change in inflection and fine stone joints are applied to give it a moist texture. A cross is formed in the center and a pattern is arranged to hide it." Damon

How about tsuba on a kozuka-menuki set. Pretty cool. https://page.auction.../auction/x1097863234 Damon

I really like that motif of tsuba. Pretty interesting to see it used as a lid in this example. There's a beautiful example currently for sale. Very pricey, though. https://page.auction.../auction/g1098643200 Damon

Oh, what a nice find, Dale. 👏

Hi all, Anyone fancy a tsuba belt buckle? https://www.ebay.com...r=artemis&media=COPY Damon

Thank you Grev. The Tokugawa mon tsuba is even better in hand than the images portrayed...and for a very reasonable price. Excellent customer service and A+ experience all around. Much appreciated. Damon

Hi all, A decent fuchi kashira set currently available here: https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/q1094817983 Damon

Hello all. In case you might be interested in a tsuba encrusted zippo, there are three currently on offer here: https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/q1094664043 https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/o1094666253 https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/v1094677511 Damon

There have been a few inro previously posted in this thread, but not this beautiful Zeshin piece from Sotheby's 1998 Greenfield catalog. Enjoy! Damon

I found this piece quite humorous (and disturbing at the same time). It's not something I would associate with someone of the samurai class wearing on their sword... but who am I to judge. It's late Edo period. https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/25728 Damon

Thanks a lot for that, Steve. The tag definitely was not related to the item I purchased. Interesting nonetheless. Regards Damon

Hi all. I just received a couple of tsuba bought from Japan. Customs had opened the package to inspect one of the tsuba boxes and put things back in a bit of a haphazard way (which is annoying). Anyway, there was an old item tag with description and price "hidden" under a part of the box. I'm wondering if anyone could translate the description for me. I'd certainly appreciate it. Many thanks. Damon

Hi Vital here's a similar theme kanji piece, but also with a monkey. 😁 Damon

This piece was listed as Omori western style dog...perhaps related? Damon

This is great. Thank you to all who have shared their input and these wonderful resources. I'll definitely look into picking up a few as references. Damon

And a third picture that wouldn't fit in my original post

Hi all, Some may have realized from my previous posts that my main interest is with the Echizen Kinai school. I'm always trying to learn more and to review/examine as many pieces as possible, so whenever I come across examples online I find interesting or unusual, I'll screenshot them for later reference. Now, I've come across a few examples of pieces that deviate from the 'typical' signature variations found on Kinai tsuba, and really wanted to ask for your help and insights with a) translating the mei, and b) providing any input on the significance (if any) of them. I am always very grateful to those who are generous with their time and knowledge. Damon

Thanks for sharing, Bruno. Was there a description available for that piece? Damon S.

Thanks for the lead, Piers. 🙏