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Up for sale is a Type 95 NCO and a Type 32 both in original excellent condition TYPE 95 NCO £950 GBP TYPE 32 £650 GBP UK SALES AND DELIVERY ONLY Buyer to pay for shipping PLEASE READ IN DEPTH INFORMATION AND PHOTOS OF THE SWORDS You can also contact me at: dfxstudio@hotmail.com for a quicker response

Hello I have this Genuine Antique Tsuba that I will be parting with In excellent condition no rust Here's the info: Period: Edo (between 1760 - 1840) Metal: Iron Copper School: Nara (not confirmed) Size: L 7.3cm x W 6.8cm x D 0.04cm Weight: 103 gr Shows a flying sparrow in copper over broken bamboo on a well made iron plate. The bamboo leaves are in Shakudo and gilding in Iroe Takabori. The sparrow or ‘sparrow (suzume) is a symbol of gratitude, diligence and obedience, friendliness, friendship and cheerfulness. In the Kojiki ("Notes of Ancient Events", 712) certain supernatural powers are ascribed to him, and even later he is a popular motif in both poetry and art. Its positive characterization goes back, among other things, to the well-known story of the "sparrow with the cut tongue" (Shita-kiri suzume), of which there are numerous versions; what they have in common is that the person who saves the sparrow and nurses it back to health will be richly rewarded for their kindness, while the spiteful, greed-driven wife or neighbor will eventually get the punishment they deserve. £250 GBP ovno Buyer to pay shipping costs you can also contact me at: dfxstudio@hotmail.com for a quicker response

Thank you Yes the Mizusashi is Madara Karatsu (Spotted Karatsu style)

Sowa could be this....? Sowa Era (c. 1990): A period in the late 20th century associated with Japanese Imari celadon ceramics. The word "Sowa" itself does not refer to a single potter but indicates a particular style or period of pottery production.

I think this is in the style of....as I think this is mid to late 20th century piece..not Heian period....

The red stamp on the box is that a signature as well?

Yes the box belongs to the Mizusahi I have,…as it came with it the stamp you’ve identified is at the bottom of the jar..Sowa

Thank you…! appreciate your help I hopefully now think the potter was Sowa Heian!

Thank you…now for the rest!😉

This is not a Nihonto..but have been advised to post here: I collect Nihonto but also have a passion for Japanese ceramics I recently added this Kyoto ware mid to late 20th century water jar to my collection…but I’m failing on the inscription on the box.. Id appreciate any help on this… Thanks in advance!

Thanks for the comments and help its actually a scroll hanging box not a sword storage box…the owner now has been updated on what they are trying to sell

Can someone here please help with the translation on this storage box lid It is being sold as a late 19th early 20th century Wakizashi storage box made from soft wood… All help greatly received! I’ve tried to isolate the Kanji if it helps please See photos thanks again

Hello all Thanks for your feedback I appreciate it! I don't always get a chance to come here but please feel free to email me dfxstudio@hotmail.com Regards Darren

This is the last call for anyone interested in these Tsuba stands of mine. I will be retiring the moulds very soon so they will no longer be available only these 2 designs are being made available. The most popular V1 Bamboo and Dragonfly @ £50 GBP each + *shipping V3 Dragon @ £60GBP each + *shipping *please specify country to get shipping rates 7-10 days lead times PayPal dfxstudio@hotmail.com Thanks

Added, Thanks Ray just on with your stand as we speak

Just thought Id show you this new stand I've done..based off one of my Sword stands...plain black, no motifs or carvings Cradle styled with Tsuba Kanji on both sides with red velvet insert and base Very well balanced for the bigger, heavier Tsuba I've tested upto 152g email me: dfxstudio@hotmail.com Thanks Darren

Thanks Brian appreciate the feedback👍🏼

The Dragon Tsuba looks great on the stand Thanks for sharing 👍🏼

Looking good Dale thanks for posting!

Thanks both! I appreciate your feedback

You did!... thanks Dale !

Thank you I appreciate it

Hello if anyone here can help with info on this Tsuba of mine would be appreciated it does have a Mei but can’t make it out

On with creating this for you I’ll keep you posted

Here's a look at my latest version of my Tsuba stand 'The Dragon Very Detailed and high relief sculpt, slightly taller to accommodate the larger Tsuba Thanks for looking