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Hello, I obtained my third learning Tsuba from Japan. A large one. (86mm L x 84mm W x 4mm T / inches = 3.39 L x 3.30 W x 0.16 T) (weight 162 gram) Since I am a newbie and want to learn, I would be happy with all possible info! (Is it a fake?/Period?/Age?/Design?/School?/Remarks?/Opignion?/value?) This large Tsuba has much ware/damage, when the ware becomes a problem for a collector? Has this tsuba too much ware for your collection or is it an interesting piece? How does this reflects on a fair price estimation? How would you value this piece? (The Tsuba is mine and there is no sale or auction going on) Kind regards and thanks for sharing!

Hahaha, true Rob, I forgot myself. I am 50+ so on 30 collectors the average age stays on 50. Been a collector for 40 years but Tsuba only a few weeks. A real virgin once again!

Avarage of 50 years old on 29 Collectors.

That is 50 year average on 22 collectors.

That is 54 average.

That is 49 average.

Hello, My dirk has a principal inspection mark "Toyokawa Naval arsenal" and a Koshirae stamp of "Nakano Schoten" located in Tokyo. Some say this shop "Nakano Schoten" still is present a tourist shop. I did not find it. Anyone been there lately? All info on "Nakano Schoten" is welcome. Kind regards.

Well that is average 41.

That is average 55

Well i do not want to know your Birthday because that is sensitive info. If you are 43 you say 40+ if you are 74 you say 70+. Kind regards.

It makes me think about the Higo school. Kind regards. https://www.giquello...3-1868-nagamaru-gata

I found on ebay an item located in California who seems to be made with a similar "cloisonne sand painting" techniques. It is more basic and without the closing technique with varnish. Has anyone seen a "similar" work as mine? Kind regards Here is the ebay link: ESTATE FIND NEW TO MARKET Japan BIRD AND FISH CLOISONNE SAND PAINTING FRAMED | eBay

Thanks Piers, much appreciated. "Kametani Kakushō (亀谷 鶴嶂, 1955-) is a Japanese calligrapher. Born in Ōsaka pref. In 1988, became a judge for the Tōkyō Shogei-in exhibition. Held a private exhibition many times." Seems written a bit different...

I have this work already a few years. Is it Japanese? It makes me think about Japanese cloisonne enamels you can find on vases or boxes or a very complicated cloisonne sand painting. Never seen it on a wooden flat surface. Suppose it is modern. The surface of the cloisonne seems closed with a thick varnish. Someone knows or can read the Mei? It is a little gem and must have taken a lot of work to make. Will be happy with all possible info. Kind regards.

Thanks Malcolm, much appreciated! I do wonder if anyone has the same wood print...did not find it on the net... I do like mine, even a bit faded and "burnt", like Piers mentioned. Think will frame it and hang it up in the house, it shows age and has character. Kind regards.

Is this a common print?

I also made a picture of the back side...

Wow 1786-1865? Is that correct? Has it any value? Kind regards

I have an old Japanese woodprint which is very brown and a bit faded. No idea how old it is and what is written on it. There also are a few stamps on it. Hope to get some info on it. Kind regards.

Is this a good quality Tsuba? How is this determinated? Kind regards.

Thank you Jean for your input. I must admit that is an older age estimation than I expected. Kind Regards Pâris.

Good evening, I obtained my second learning Tsuba from Japan. Hope it is not a fake. (72mm L x 70mm W x 3,3mm T / inches = 2.83 L x 2.75 W x 0.13 T) (weight 66 gram) Since I am a newbie and want to learn, I would be happy with all possible info! (Is it a fake?/Period?/Age?/Design?/School?/Remarks?/Opignion?/value?) Do you mount your Tsuba or keep them in a box? (I just mounted it to have a look at it, i am aware it did not fit) (The Tsuba is mine and there is no sale or auction going on) Kind regards and thanks!

Bad picture

left = enjoyment/superiorty/production right= "too blurry to read" /forest deer