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Here are all the articles. ①article : 大月光興小考 新出資料の紹介を兼ねて 　URL:www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/omhbull/3/0/3_0001/_article/-char/ja/ ②article：金工の書画 : 光興・一乗・夏雄 　URL：cir.nii.ac.jp/crid/1524232505144940672?lang=en ③book：鏨迺花 大月光興小伝、他　(←This material contains 光興's artworks, his son's and his disciples'.) 　URL：dl.ndl.go.jp/pid/854171 In addition, the Tsuba by Nakagami Motohiro, who studied under Otsuki Mitsuoki, is in our Museum collection. This can be viewed at the following site, so please take a look if you are interested. colbase.nich.go.jp/collection_items/tnm/F-20195?locale=ja

I contacted the national museum of Tokyo. They sent me some interesting articles I’ve been translating. this article (I think) partly talks about the discovery of a tsuba with my exact inscriptions.

Update! Some fine people over at the translation section deciphered the characters I took that info and threw it into ChatGPT. this is what it spit out! What do you think? Certainly! Here’s a summary of the information related to the tsuba: Inscriptions: 1. “文政八乙酉三朝之内彫”: • Carved in the 8th year of Bunsei (1825), Year of the Wood Rooster, within three mornings. This likely refers to the date and efficiency with which the tsuba was crafted. 2. “光林五世嫡流”: • Indicates the craftsman is from the fifth generation of the direct lineage of Korin, possibly referring to Ogata Korin, a famous artist associated with the Rinpa school. 3. “大龍斎光興作”: • Made by Dairyuusai Mitsuoki, a craftsman known for his work in traditional sword fittings (tosogu), possibly of the Tosa school lineage. 4. “裏三保の松原”: • Likely refers to a design or motif depicting Miho no Matsubara, a scenic location in Japan, from a unique perspective (the “rear” or “reverse” view). Likely Artistic Influences: • The Tosa school or Rinpa school traditions are strongly suggested due to the references to Korin and Mitsuoki. • Korin (Ogata Korin) is associated with the Rinpa school, known for its elegant and nature-inspired motifs, which might influence the design. • The Bunsei era (1825) places the tsuba in the late Edo period, a time when various Edo-period schools of tsuba-making flourished. Conclusion: The tsuba likely comes from a craftsman influenced by the Rinpa or Tosa schools, blending traditional motifs and elegant craftsmanship with nature-inspired designs. The inscriptions suggest it was created by Dairyuusai Mitsuoki from a prestigious lineage, possibly signifying the first work of the New Year, and the theme could be related to famous Japanese landscapes.

This is what Chat GPT said! What do you think? Certainly! Here’s a summary of the information related to the tsuba: Inscriptions: 1. “文政八乙酉三朝之内彫”: • Carved in the 8th year of Bunsei (1825), Year of the Wood Rooster, within three mornings. This likely refers to the date and efficiency with which the tsuba was crafted. 2. “光林五世嫡流”: • Indicates the craftsman is from the fifth generation of the direct lineage of Korin, possibly referring to Ogata Korin, a famous artist associated with the Rinpa school. 3. “大龍斎光興作”: • Made by Dairyuusai Mitsuoki, a craftsman known for his work in traditional sword fittings (tosogu), possibly of the Tosa school lineage. 4. “裏三保の松原”: • Likely refers to a design or motif depicting Miho no Matsubara, a scenic location in Japan, from a unique perspective (the “rear” or “reverse” view). Likely Artistic Influences: • The Tosa school or Rinpa school traditions are strongly suggested due to the references to Korin and Mitsuoki. • Korin (Ogata Korin) is associated with the Rinpa school, known for its elegant and nature-inspired motifs, which might influence the design. • The Bunsei era (1825) places the tsuba in the late Edo period, a time when various Edo-period schools of tsuba-making flourished. Conclusion: The tsuba likely comes from a craftsman influenced by the Rinpa or Tosa schools, blending traditional motifs and elegant craftsmanship with nature-inspired designs. The inscriptions suggest it was created by Dairyuusai Mitsuoki from a prestigious lineage, possibly signifying the first work of the New Year, and the theme could be related to famous Japanese landscapes.

Thank you so much! Now I’m trying to look up some info!

It's a story down the sides? That's cool! Thank you for sharing!

Hello! I posted this Tsuba I bought at the Oedo Flea Market and was told people here might be able to help me better! The lady who I bought it from tried her best to explain to me that it's 250 years old and from the Edo Period. I am wondering if anyone can translate what it says on the box's lid, side, and the engravings on the sides of the Tsuba. I mainly bought it for the impressive artwork/craftsmanship it captivated me immediately. Thanks so much in advance!

Thank you! I'll post it there!

Hey Everyone, I am trying to get some info on this Tsuba I acquired at the Ueno Flea Market in Japan. The lady I bought it from couldn't speak English but she explained it was from the Edo Period and was 250 years old. Can anyone read the sides or what's on the box? Thanks!