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A beautiful Akasaka tsuba for sale Video & more info here: https://tsubashi.com...tiful-akasaka-tsuba/ Iron, marugata, depicting three geese flying under the clouds in the moonlight. An elegant design reflecting the popularity of Akasaka-style tsuba throughout Japan in the Edo period. Two hitsu-ana The style of design is very similar to the second generation Akasaka master Tadamasa. Number “872” written inside nakago-ana indicates this tsuba have been part of a museum- or large collection. Asking price: $745 (or best offer) Mei/signature: Mumei School/province: Akasaka Period/age: Edo Measures: 7.55 cm x 7.15 cm x 0.40 cm

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I couple more pics to judge from would be great. Some more clear/close up of nanako and dragon. Made to look in style of Goto school is my first impression. Probably a later Edo or Meiji piece. These are not uncommon and can look quite fashionable at first glance.

A Ko-shoami, possibly Muromachi tsuba Iron, sumiiri-mokkōgata tsuba with images of warabi (ferns) in the four corners of the tsuba in sukashi. The design is an old one dating from Jomon times, and represents a fern just as it emerges and unfolds, symbolizing spring, life, rebirth. The shape and thickness makes this an interesting tsuba. Possibly Ko-Shōami. Hitsu-ana might be a later addition? If a later addition this may indicate this is an older tsuba: circa Muromachi. Number "146" written inside nakago-ana indicates this tsuba have been part of a museum- or large collection. Mei/signature: Mumei School/province: Possibly Ko-Shoami Period/age: Early Edo or possibly Muromachi Measures: 6.95 cm x 6.80 cm x 0.25 cm Certificate: No Included: NO kiri box included Asking price: $545 or best offer + shipping https://tsubashi.com...bly-muromachi-tsuba/

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@Spartancrest Thank you. I also have found several examples, including these below... Very interesting that the one from Bushido Japan is classified as Tosa Myochin... I have searched both books and seen the others on links you wrote, but not this one... I am quite stuck on this one to narrow it down further and this is the reason that I reach out here to see if one of our many knowledgeable migt be able to come up with more information... https://blog.goo.ne....0a692bf724625ef222bd https://blog.goo.ne....0a692bf724625ef222bd

@vajo Thank you. Hahaha, what a good laugh I know he is an international superstar, but this sure makes him legendary

Thanks for your replies... I am asking because my knowledge about Nishiaki tsuba isnt exactly great. I have been wondering in first hand, if this tsuba belongs to Nishigaki... or perhaps Akasake or something else… However, I found that I decided towards Nishigaki (Kanshiro?) as I noticed/discovered it seems to be a trait on Nishigaki tsuba to be carved into the nakago-ana/seppa-dai area (as marked on picture attached). I do not find this trait on any other tsuba I can find... This I found interesting in studying this tsuba... I also from my own study feeling this is a late generation Nishigaki... There were 9 generations, if I am right... @Curran Thanks for giving me your opinion. I agree in full with you that tsuba is worn and gold looks like something that is added later and not very well-done. The thickness however have not been striking me as unusual. Question Questions are: Do you see tsuba from other schools than Nishigaki with this trait? Possible to say which generation? ... And now, from info above, could this be an earlier/middle generation that is some abused and with gold added later - or just a later generation? Any info/opinions are of course welcome.

Nice tsuba in excellent condition The varying carving techniques, as well as the colored metals, draw the viewer’s attention around the tsuba. Possibly Nara or Mito. Tsuba is in excellent condition. Asking price: $725 or best offer More pictures and video: https://tsubashi.com...excellent-condition/ Remember to set video RES to Full HD

Appealing deep chocolate brown Samurai tsuba Copper and gold nunome-zogan is used to highlight the samurai’s face and armor. Tsuba is in excellent condition and the deep chocolate brown patina/color is very, very nice. Asking price: $645 or best offer More pictures and video: https://tsubashi.com...brown-samurai-tsuba/ Remember to set video RES to Full HD

Rare tsuba, signed Bushu-ju Kunihiro saku Kunihiro was one of the masters of the Bushū school. This is a extremely nice and rarely seen example in near pristine condition! Asking price: $1795 or best offer More pictures and video: https://tsubashi.com...hu-ju-kunihiro-saku/ Remember to set video RES to Full HD

Beautiful Jakushi tsuba of Chinese poet So Tōba This tsuba is one of the best of Jakushi school tsuba I have ever seen. Its a rare, large sized, very unique and skillfully done example, which also appears to be in near pristine condition and is absolutely gorgeous in hand Asking price: $1175 or best offer More pictures and video: https://tsubashi.com...hinese-poet-so-toba/ Remember to set video RES to Full HD

Dear friends and fellow collectors, I am having this Nishigaki style tsuba that is troubling me to determine and curius to find more info about it. Any info will be much appreciated. Thank you. Measures: 8.50 cm x 8.10 cm x 0.30 cm

Interesting question. I dont have the answer, but others might?...