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Chishiki last won the day on November 8 2023

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    Japanese arms and armour. Art in general. Eating and drinking everything bad for you.

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  1. Hi Peter. Thanks for the compliment. Colin set the standard and style of display at the very beginning and we have kept true to that formula. We do aim for a real Japanese vibe and are proud of every display we do. Mark
  2. Hi Curran. Nice! We have keen collector of archery themed kodogu in our group who also has a significant collection of yanone. Mark
  3. Hi. Another installation at the Japanese Consulate Melbourne. Free entry. Check their website for address and hours. This display will run for the next few months. We note that the katana koshirae is displayed with the 'tsuka up', but done this way so people can easily see details Regards Mark.
  4. Today we installed a another display at the Japanese Consulate here in Melbourne. This consists of Edo Period archery and other samurai artefacts. The display is in partnership with the Melbourne Kyudo Kai who are showcasing contemporary archery equipment. It will end on 31st of October. Local collectors are welcome to attend. Please check their website for address and opening hours. Mark
  5. Hi. I have an early hachi that I believe is signed 'katsumasa' saku. Circa 1530's. There are some variables with katsu kanji in text compared to the hachi. There is quite a bit of degradation due to rust. I think it's a credible 'katsu' kanji with variation. Does anyone have any other way to read it? Thanks. Mark
  6. The news letter is good and great to hear you are heading to the US. I'm sure the locals will look after you well because you are appreciated.
  7. There may be some connection to this thread. Mark
  8. A really nicely written Eulogy. Such a big influence in your life. Gone but not forgotten. Mark
  9. Hi Gary, nice helmet. You can buy an endoscope from ebay fairly cheap. You can put the camera in through the tehen. Have a look at the construction and you may see a mei. Mark
  10. Hi All. More info on these menuki. I had these menuki tested with a metal analysing machine XRF. A photo with results attached. They are in fact shibuichi, not shakudo as stated by the NBTHK. Where does this leave their attribution? Maybe it doesn't change the attribution, it seems they aslo worked on shibichi plate. Mark
  11. Chishiki

    Small rust on ha

    Bad advice. Sorry, by rubbing it with bone or ivory you will just cause a larger blemish in the sword. Mark
  12. An old thread from almost 10 years ago...time flies. The subject just came up in another thread. I'll repost it just so newer members can enjoy the read. Mark
  13. Recommened reading. entertaining thread from almost 10 years ago. Mark
  14. Hi Gary, congrats. Do you have more pics? Is there an oshigata? I have an interest in this group. Mark
  15. Curran, it means a lot to have your support over such a long period of time. We love what we do and getting the thumbs up from our collecting community is special. Cheers. Mark
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