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Chishiki

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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
  16. Thanks Brian. We are really happy to be involved with the Japanese on this level. It's great the Consul General and his wife are art and antique lovers. It will be great if we can keep this ongoing. Mark
  17. Hi Piers. Fair comments. We kept to what they wanted. It always crosses the mind how we could improve overall presentation. For example they are too close together but they wanted to keep it this way for security and control. It would have looked great for have one either side of the door. What I do regret though is not adding some padding to the sleaves to get a better posture. Moving forward I will probably offer to leave one armour permanently and if they accept we can be more creative. Mark
  18. At the Consul General's request we installed two armours at their private residence to assist in celebrating key dates, namely the new year and the upcoming Emperor's birthday. We will leave these installed until the end of February. We are extremely happy to facilitate their request, they are exceptionally nice people and art and antique lovers. Mark. FYI, armour on right is early Edo period ans the left is mid Edo.
  19. Good idea to give copies, especially as your papers form basis of your research. I could go on another rant about my experience but it's not going to change anything. I hope you give us a good write up about your little treasure in the future if you are successful. Good luck trying to hand them your research. Mark
  20. Hi. Just a note regarding the tokubetsu kicho papers, they may look greyish now but they are green papers. The NBTHK give zero credibility to these papers, even with fittings. This year I submitted menuki for Tokubetsu Hozon Shinsa, they had green papers to Umetada. When my contact took the menuki to NBTHK there were dismissive of the green papers, didn't want them, totally ignored but my contact persisted and they took the papers and munuki. After shinsa, when the new Tokubetsu Hozon Papers were picked up (Umetada again) the NBTHK had discarded my original green papers which upset me as they wiped some provenance. Once upon a time green papers were a direct gateway for modern TH judging but not any more. I think it was Curran who said something changed about 8 years ago and now we have to start at the beginning. So the NBTHK have wiped the validity of green papers completely which is a remarkable shame as they are in most cases still a valid opinion of appraisal. Such as this case with my menuki. I would still pay attention to green papers but knowing in the eyes of NBTHK they mean nothing, as yes of course you could get a different result in a modern shinsa. As if modern day judges know more than the scholars of the 70's, I wonder. Mark
  21. Hi. Happy to announce that we installed a display àt the Japanese Consulate General's building in Melbourne today. Mark https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid02eXwmsuSR9XrbVMxGoUhR1HqergEbAHVSDYxznZbRyxT7Kt7Qh6zJ5rHBkbZf43y5l&id=100064849561761&sfnsn=mo&mibextid=RUbZ1f
  22. Collectors, dealers commonly find complimentary tsuba and put them together and mount/sell them as daisho tsuba. It happens a lot. With the Japanese dealers the tell tale sign that they a complimentary pair and not true daisho is the lack of a hozon paper. Papered daisho tsuba hold a premium. Mark
  23. Nice link. Thanks for sharing it. Mark
  24. Hi Curran. The shape of the ana was all I could see that looked Higo style. I was wondering if they were also known for lacquered tsuba. Late Edo lacquered tsuba seem an oddity but I know they have lacquered tsuba since the start. I can only think these must have been an ordered, gift type set. Thanks for your input as always. Mark
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