Chishiki
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Back up for sale. $220. Mark
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Hi. From a Japanese text. Mark
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Hi. Sale withdrawn. Now on ebay.
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$200. That has to be cheap for a signed mokume tsuba.
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Hi. I think this is signed tadanori. Very nice pattern. What is interesting is that there is still what I believe to the an original coating of clear lacquer on it. First time ai have seen the original surface like this. Measures 7.5cm x 7.5cm. Has some surface pits but overall very good condition. $250usd
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Hi. $575. Mark
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Hi Ken. I wondered about that too. Interestingly whilst it is huge it is not heavy, being only about 3mm thick. This is a good buy for someone who likes something different. Here it is next to a gunto tsuba. Mark ,
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Hi. A very large iron tsuba I have affectionately names ‘the dinner plate’ due to it’s size. Really attractive piece with an interesting theme in excellent condition. Signed. It measures 11.6cm x 10.2cm x 3.1mm. The theme is a samurai meeting with two kappa by the waters edge. May be some Japanese fable or folklore. Comes in a custom made tsuba box. It makes a great display piece when on a stand. 650usd
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It was a photo I shared. I don’t zero interest in this otherwise. What I did learn though is that you seem downright rude. Please sign your name to your posts so we know who you are as we know what you are. Mark
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Hi. This book is on yahoo at the moment. Mark
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. You are right Uwe, recently purchased online. I see what Andy says that it may be a repurposed Chochin kabuto but I think it is ubu, made in the style it is today. I have bought an endoscope and once i figure out how to use it i will try to look inside but the liner is a bit frail and i can’t force it. Mark
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Andy. You have a good point. I have bought and endoscope and will try and get look internally. It seems to have been made in its persent form but i will investigate further. Mark
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And before we get a reply from the music buffs, I’ll beat you to it.
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Hi, that idea came up but close examination says this is in its original form. Mark
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Hi. Just wanted to share this unusual looking kabuto with the members here. Ian Bottomley kindly told me through a PM it is kaga work. Does anyone have further information or a similar example they can share with me. Thanks. Mark
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Hi.. Thanks for the input. Here is the catalog decription wirh price realised. There were a lot of nice items in the auction from around the world. 3 x teppo sold for seemingly low prices. Mark
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Hi. This hachi was just auctioned in the UK and I would have loved to buy it if it was genuine. There lies the problem. Is it Japanese? And is it genuine, if so how is it old? Thanks. Mark
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Sword Display
Chishiki replied to Chishiki's topic in Sword Shows, Events, Community News and Legislation Issues
Hi Alan, thanks for the compliment. Our association with the Art Gallery of NSW and NGV has been very fulfilling. Not sure when/if things will happen again. Interesting that the Samurai arms and armour have been the most popular exhibits over the years. They should do it again while us old time collectors are still around.......and sane. Will keep in touch with you. Mark -
Thank you very much and kind regards. Mark
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Hi. Seeking help with the first two kanji (provonce?) of the mei of this Sukenobu. Much appreciated. Mark
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I didn’t know the Hyotan was connected to Hideyoshi. I wonder why......
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Hi. Another favourite. Not sure what this would say about the wearer. Click on the image. Mark
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I dance better after a few drinks.
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Hi. Here is my personal favourite maedate. An Edo period sake gourd. If a maedate relects the personality of the wearer, this is my kind of man. Mark
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Hi Mauro, thank you very much for translating the paper. I cannot find anything about this maker as Naganao, maybe he was a swordsmith or is an unknown maker. It is a small collecting world. I hope it is nice when I receive it. Regards Mark
