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4 x Orphan Fuchi 1. Iron fuchi that came off a wakizashi in "satsuma rebellion mounts", not sure what the symbol is but it has the satsuma clan mon on it. 2. Shibuich fuchi, motif of crashing waves, and reflected sun with tenzogan inlay of silver and gold. Signed Sugioka Ikkio with Kao. Genuine signature of Sugioka Ikken, 1832~1904. Student of Goto Ichijo. 3. Shakudo fuchi, with Chidori birds and nanako dots, excellent condition and very attractive. Not sure on the signature, buyer will have to figure it out. 4. Iron fuchi depicting peony flowers. Selling as bundle so its $125 with free shipping worldwide. Payment via paypal f&f or Wise.

On hold pending sale.

Iron Namban tsuba katana size. Dragon in clouds on one side and leaping fish in waves on the other. I suspect it depicts the fish leaping up a waterfall to transform into a dragon. A symbol of perseverance which would be meaningful to a samurai. 7.9 x 7.9 x 0.3 x 0.4cm at mimi. Early Edo period Ex. Thierry Bernard collection. Thierry thought it was a Katchushi tsuba done in the namban style, I can see why he thought so with the raised mimi thats typical of a katchushi. Interesting tsuba and not expensive. $220 including shipping worldwide. Payment via PayPal f&f or Wise.

Final discount to $30.

If anyone wants my last 2 Higo tsuba, then I'll do both together for a special price of $700.

Excellent Iron Sukashi Tsuba with an old NBTHK Tokubetsu Kicho paper to Hayashi. Design is Yatsuhashi (irises and bridge). The style is distinctly that of the famous eight plank bridge in the Tales of Ise. In the story, the hero, Narihira, was exiled from Kyoto. While wandering in the eastern part of Japan, he came upon an eight-planked bridge over a marsh where irises were growing. Narihira composed a poem, longing for his loved one left behind in the capital. Each line beginning with one syllable of the Japanese word for iris (kakitsubata). The bridge and irises are often depicted in Japanese art as reference to the story. There is also a Noh play about Narihira's poem. I have a beloved wife, Familiar as the skirt Of a well-worn robe, And so this distant journeying Fills my heart with grief. The previous owner believed this tsuba was actually the work of the 5th Shimizu Jingo master Shigenaga who worked in the late 18th to early 19th century. This was due to the shape of the tsuba, the nakago ana, and the gentle slope from seppa dai to mimi. Yatsuhashi was a favourite design of Shigenaga. 7.75cm x 7.25cm x 0.5cm > 0.4cm at the mimi $500

Kai-awase Sukashi Iron Tsuba with Gold Inlay - Higo Kamiyoshi School An elegant sukashi iron tsuba depicting two interlocking shells (kai-awase), the classic motif of the matching-shell game once favoured by the samurai class. The design appears in the Kamiyoshi tsuba ehon and is traditionally ascribed to the third Hayashi master, Tōhachi. This particular example can be confidently attributed to the second Kamiyoshi master, Fukanobu (1798–1851), on the basis of the characteristic small indented punch marks at the top and base of the nakago-ana. He was the son of Kamiyoshi Jubei (1766-1820) and father of the celebrated Kamiyoshi Rakuju (1817-1884) The iron is of high quality with a deep violet-black patina typical of a Higo school. 6.72cm x 6.53cm x 0.49cm $500 + shipping at cost. Payment via paypal f&f or Wise.

Some more photos showing the edge damage. I would recommend keeping the sword as is, you can see everything you need to see and no real point polishing it.

Discount to $40.

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This tsuba dates from the early to mid edo period. It has the beautiful warm tone known from Owari work and a melted glassy finish. This is really good iron and a interesting study piece, you can see the layered construction of the iron in the nakago ana. 7.8cm x 7.8 x 0.5cm Comes with custom fitted box and pillow. From the Rich Turner collection. Price: $200 + shipping at cost. Payment via paypal f&f or Wise.

Gendaito signed Kanenaga and dated 3rd Month 1943 a lucky day. In good quality gunto koshirae with a removed mon badge visible on the kabuto gane. "Kanenaga (包永), Shōwa (昭和, 1926-1989), Gifu – „Nōshū Seki no jū Kanenaga kore o saku“ (濃州関之住包永作之), „Kanenaga“ (包永), civilian name „Amachi Ginjirō“ (天地銀次郎), older brother of Amachi Suzuichi (天地鈴市), he was born on the fourth day of the ninth month Meiji 17 (1884) and died March 8th 1958, he worked as guntō smith, posthumous Buddhist name „Enkaku Chikyō“ (円覚智鏡)" Lovely Bizen style choji hamon with a lot of hataraki, Kanenaga did make showato as well but this appears to be a true gendaito. It has some damage to the ha which probably happened during its use in WW2. The saya has a carved name which seems to be A HYND. Alexander Hynd was a Scottish Corporal who fought in the battles of Kohima and Imphal. He was also at Dunkirk during the evacuation. The sword was found during a house clearance in the lake district, I can't prove its the correct A. Hynd but it seems likely. I've seen quite a few of Amachi Kanenaga's swords and so far nothing comes close to this one. £900, unfortunately it's buyer collect only from the UK. With the recent changes in the law it's just not worth trying to ship, I'm not far from Manchester.

The Art of Japanese Sword Polishing The Craft of the Japanese Sword Modern Japanese Swords and Swordsmiths: From 1868 to the Present All 3 books are in good condition, and long out of print. $60 for all 3 books, they are quite heavy so shipping outside of Europe will be quite costly. Shipping at cost and payment via paypal f&f or Wise.

One final discount $150 + postage.

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