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davel

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  1. What you can do to get a rough idea is install ChatGPT app on your phone, make a pic and ask to translate? They're usually ok with general descriptions. Names not so much
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    Nanako shapes

    Interesting.. Richard posted this very similar piece a while back
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    Modern tsuba

    Although i've never bought them here, it might be worth taking a look https://www.metalsmithing-tools.com/shop
  4. Here you go > https://www.bonhams.com/auction/24151/lot/95/an-iron-kyo-sukashi-tsuba-early-edo-period-1615-1868-early-17th-century-3/
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    Identity of Archer

    That sounds like a bargain.
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    Identity of Archer

    Another variation (which may be up for sale soon?) https://www.facebook.com/groups/937276629616004/posts/24189734333943572
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    Hole in seppa dai

    Thxs for the info @Curran & @Spartancrest They clearly didn't care about the Mei.
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    Hole in seppa dai

    Anyone has an idea what this hole in the seppai dai might be? Looks like it's added later on?
  9. One should think that the tsuba and this f&k once were a set :)?
  10. The info that came with this piece is referring to Yabu Tsuneyuki (常之) but seems a bit fishy to me?
  11. Btw the original pdf moved to here https://www.metmuseu...eum-journal-v-5-1972
  12. An interesting channel
  13. For people who missed it:
  14. @zanilu perplexity.ai is usually better for this. It's not 100% waterproof but mostly pointing you into the right direction
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    He-gassen Kozuka

    Found the source back: https://world.seiyud...m/product/ko-050423/
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    He-gassen Kozuka

    First time i'm seeing it on a kozuka.. or any Japanese sword part. Imagen someone making a full koshirae in this theme
  17. Seems like it's moved to an upcoming auction https://www.zacke.at...&sd=0&pp=48&pn=1&g=1
  18. Didn't follow up and seems like it has been taken offline...
  19. This one is so hard to believe but i'm no expert... Not sure if i understand that reply/answer ?
  20. Thxs Peter. Any idea where to find the slides (if available)? Update: found them here https://www.eajrs.ne...koyama_noboru_24.pdf
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    Wild things

    Forgot to save source & details so if anyone know more about this one, shoot
  22. Although not focusing on tsuba prices, still interesting to read >
  23. It sure is
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