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Chishiki

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  1. I went in hard to acquire these menuki as I just love them. They measure a long 9.5cm. Have a shumei written on the inside which I cannot read. They are still in Japan and I am just bursting to share them with you. They have a green paper but I would like to hear opinions from members here. Mark
  2. Namban Tsuba that belongs to an area of study that I haven't grasped. Maybe made in S.E. Asia and exported to Japan. Thomas Sinclair the owner before me understands the origin. Very nice unusual tsuba with good fukerin. Mark
  3. Thanks John I appreciate your help. Mark
  4. I recently bought this wari kogai with gourd design.. The photo's don't do it justice. I thought ko kinko was fair parking spot but would be interested in opinions. The nanako is like fine crape, very tiny, worn smooth in places. The small amount of gold seems thick. The overall design is now mellow from wear so no crisp as it once was. Excellent shakudo that the photo's don't show. Is there a other group it could be attributed to? Such as waki goto. Thoughts would be appreciated.
  5. Chishiki

    Opinion is needed

    Hi. It depends on the asking price. Keep in mind the sode do not match the dou, different colour silk. The dou needs to be relaced, it’s fragile. Given the condition, unless it’s cheap, I’d wait for a better buy to come along. Not sure about the mon. Condition is so important with these things. I’d keep walking. Mark
  6. Hi. I have this box of yonone. I know the smith but cannot read the notes in the box. Could someone please assist. Seasons Greetings and thanks in advance. Mark. It seems the notes were written in 9th year of Taisho.
  7. It’s been 2 years this month i have been waiting for this pole to rejoin the blade and saya. It’s been languishing in Japan. I am really pleased. It’s gorgeous from top to bottom. The mother of pearl is luxurious. Signed Heianjo Fujiwara Sukenobu. Just wanted to share. Mark
  8. Thanks For the kind words Roger. Same applies to you.
  9. Hi Ford. I have been able to find out there was Jinmenken and now kudan. One a dog with human head and now a cow with human head, fascinating. But what we are looking at here are shishi with human heads. It may be the artist doing a one time special order, or way back there is a Japanese folklore or tale of this spirit. All interesting and unusual. Thanks Ford.
  10. Hi Barry, thanks. Yes it’s easy to assume they are outright shishi until you notice the human heads. I have never seen another pair of menuki like them. What it means? No idea. Apparently there was a folk tale in the 19thC of some kind of human heads on dogs but these are shishi and muromachi period. Hope you are well and up to a visit one day soon. Mark
  11. Thanks Brian. I believed they were Ezo when I sent them. I was really worried they may get parked in ‘ko kinko’ or other generic group. I also submitted another pair that also go Ezo but they were more classic. Mark
  12. Hi. These were just awarded Tokubetsu Hozon to Ezo, Muromachi period. Sharing because of the unusual theme, nice quality and me being very happy with them. Mark
  13. Hi. I have been following the evolution of the KNKBSK since its inception. It is a professionally organised group dedication to the preservation of Japanese Armour. They are conducting Shinsa, issuing papers and are approachable either directly or through liaison delegates in different locations around the world. Whilst relatively new they are making inroads internationally and their papers have been accepted by Bonhams and no doubt other organisations and auction houses. As an armour collector I support their business model as I also support the JAS. I would only ask that the moderators of this site oversee posted comments, as slandering or degrading a properly registered, legal entity in Japan does nothing positive for anyone. Time will show success or failure but at this early time in the organisation’s existence I think it fair to give them a chance. Mark
  14. Hi. These sites have key words built into their systems that automatically prohibit bidding. You cannot buy a sword, and listing with the word gun etc. If you are blocked from bidding on an item you can ask them to manually review the listing but there is inconsistency with decisions at times. They do not want to handle items that may have issues passing customs. Mark
  15. I know warnings get posted on every sale page. The scammer didn’t get me but there are inexperienced members here who may not be aware that they are lurking here, hence the warning, more current.
  16. Hi. I placed an add in the Wanted to Buy section of this forum looking to buy a kabuto. I received a personal message from a member here stating he knew someone selling one and provided me with an email address. Contacted the person who sent through some photos of a kabuto but no price. I enquired and he quoted £2100. What He didn’t know was that I knew if was on ebay and located in Japan. Here is the ebay link. https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Antique-Edo-Period-Kabuto-32-Ken-Suji-Helmet-Samurai-Armor-Maedate-Free-Ship-/384241427651?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m2548.l6249&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0 This person, via this forum, offered me a kabuto that seems wasn’t his to begin with at £500 more than the asking price on ebay. So this is a reminder that unethical people lurk here. The forum member who initiated the contact is not active with no posts, just lurking in wait for the unsuspecting. Mark
  17. Do you have a kabuto you would like to sell? Price range looking up to $3000usd. Will also consider menpo etc. cheers Mark
  18. Thanks for helping clarify Michael. My feelings were not hurt.
  19. There is a member price and non member which is not listed on their site as far as I can see. Maybe step back from being condescending. I see they say there is a 2000¥ charge for non members, I’m not sure that is correct. I guess I’ll find out. I attached a copy of their fees as listed for hozon and TH. Also an invoice I just received where one pair of menuki received hozon and the other TH. Different. I assume juyo rates may also be different from their website.
  20. Are these prices correct and current? Thanks again. Mark
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