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  1. 1) Tsuba - Akasaka School Japan, Original https://www.ebay.de/itm/176263757878 Antik. Edo. Original aus Japan. School: probably early Akasaka 3rd Gen. Age: Edo Period / Region: Tokio Dimension: Size 66,8 mm x 70,4 mm x 6,2 mm (6,2/6,6), 65,9 g 2) Tsuba - Japan, Original https://www.ebay.de/itm/176263758854 Antik. Edo. Original aus Japan. School: reminds me of Tochihata. Age: pre-Edo Period Dimension: Size 62,3 mm x 63,0 mm x 5,1 mm (5,0), 55,1 g 3) Tsuba - Karigane - wild geese, Akasaka motive Japan, Original https://www.ebay.de/itm/176263759358 The Tsuba is made in the "Sukashi" technique, potentially made with a chisel and filing during Edo Period. The motive represents Karigane (Geese) in Flight, which is a typical Akasaka Motive. The patination and color of steel is typical for these authentic historic pieces. School: probably later Akasaka Age: Edo Period / Region: Tokio Dimension: Size 66,8 mm x 70 mm x 6,0 mm (6,3), 87 g
  2. Hi everyone! I am an eighth-grade student at the International School of Prague. Recently, our Social Studies class introduced a new project known as the Curator Challenge. Each of us received an undisclosed artefact from the Lobkowicz family collections. Our objective is to identify our assigned artefact and contemplate its placement in a museum exhibit. Additionally, we're tasked with delving into its historical context by researching its origins, purpose, and societal significance. This entails understanding who crafted it, why it was made, its intended use, and how it reflects the beliefs and practices of its era. Ultimately, we'll write an essay analyzing the historical importance of the artefact and its implications on the societal values of its time. To excel in this task, our group must collaborate effectively as museum curators. Our group was allocated what we believe to be a tsuba. So far we know that: Dejima (Japanese for “exit island"), was an artificial island off Nagasaki that served as a trading post for the Dutch (1641–1854). For 220 years, it was the central conduit for foreign trade and cultural exchange with Japan during the isolationist Edo period (1600–1869), and the only Japanese territory open to Westerners. Until the mid-19th century, the Dutch were the only Westerners with exclusive access to Japanese goods, and, to a lesser extent, society and culture. We believe our tsuba is from the Edo Period and that it was brought over to Amsterdam by the Dutch East India Company. We know is often considered the first truly multinational corporation. From the 17th to the 18th century, VOC acted on behalf of European governments. Their initial goal was to develop trade links for prized items. In 1610, VOC gained a foothold in Batavia (Indonesia / Dutch East Indies) and conquered most of the island of Ceylon (Sri Lanka) by 1640, establishing the stronghold of Galle. As Cape Town (South Africa) was only founded in 1652 we know that our tsuba can’t have travelled to Europe from before that date. Cape Town was a crucial stage for the long Europe-Asia voyage. Different designs symbolise different things. A tsuba is like a crest or coat of arms of a family. A family would have several tsubas that are the same. It is the most decorated part of the Japanese sword, usually bearing engravings of the clan coats of arms or crests, and occasionally purely ornamental motifs that often elevate the tsuba to the condition of genuine works of art. It is the most decorated part of the Japanese sword, usually bearing engravings of the clan coats of arms or crests, and occasionally purely ornamental motifs that often elevate the tsuba to the condition of genuine works of art. Many tsubas are signed by the maker on the seppa-dai (the area around the nakago ana). When mounted, the tsuba seppa-dai is covered by seppa (metal spacers) and the signature (mei) is not visible. According to Trukatana, during the Edo period, the Tsuba was a symbol of cultural identity as it represented the warrior spirit as well as artistic sensibilities and craftsmanship. Those are all parts of Japan's cultural identity. Furthermore, as per the University of Michigan Museum of Art, family crests were important in samurai classes. That is important because the Tsuba showed the owner's political connections, bloodline, and marriage relationships. Therefore, they would represent one’s social status or value. A Tsuba can highlight naturalistic scenes, and secular stories, which are tales that are not directly directed to religion. Additionally, this object can give an insight into religious symbolism which shows someone's beliefs. Now as it stands, we are trying to figure out where the tsuba originated IN Japan as well as where the tsuba was after it arrived in Amsterdam. We are looking into "cabinets of curiosities", which were collections of objects whose categorical boundaries were (in the Renaissance) yet to be defined, and trying to see whether our tsuba was in one of them. So far, we have not had any piece of our timeline after it would have landed in Amsterdam. We would like to know whether there are any clues or paths we could go down to figure this out. We are also trying to find out where it originated. As of now, we are looking at the designs on the tsuba as well as the writing on the side. So far, none of it has been of much help as we can't seem to find geographical clues. However, we are trying to find out whether it might have belonged to a prominent Japanese family. If you have ideas or clues we could go down to figure out anything related to origins, makers, the people it belonged to, or a timeline of its travels, please feel free to reply or guide me to another post on here. Below are photos of both sides and the writing, (sorry for the link but they wouldn't all fit here) Thank you so much Hannah https://drive.google...cTflsiyq?usp=sharing
  3. I am looking for Kanayama and Owari tsuba from the late Muromachi to early Edo period (approximately 1575-1610). I have seen some nice early sukashi guards in this category posted on NMB in the past. I am also interested in original Oribe tea cups/bowls from the Momoyama period. Thanks.
  4. I am researching for educational purposes only a new iron tsuba I picked up at the 2023 DTI show in Tokyo last November. Does anyone have any old photos or scans of R. E. Haynes Auction Catalog #7, Sept. 25, 1983, pg. 48-49? It would be a tremendous help to my research. Thank you very much in advance. Let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
  5. Raising $ for my Kanayama/Owari fund. This brass Shonai kaku-maru-gata tsuba with some elements of copper-colored metal overlay is similar to several currently on eBay except that a moon replaces the geese and there are stars. Nanako appears to be worn on the front, well preserved on the back. $900 including shipping in the US (request quote for international shipping). 69.3, 63.5, 5.1 with fukurin Similar on eBay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/285565279191 https://www.ebay.com/itm/144831048303
  6. Raising $ for my Kanayama/Owari Fund. Offered are a few nice iron plates with high relief bird motifs and silver and gold colored mixed metal inlays/overlays. Excellent condition. $350 or best offer each including shipping in US (request quote for international shipping). Tsuba #1 Crane over waves. Very fine detail of feathers over top of wings. 72.7, 69.2, 4.7, 3.3 mimi Tsuba #2 Millet amidst reeds or cat tails. Rendering of millet was apparently challenging for artisans of this period. 71.6, 67.4, 4.4, Fukurin rim cover.
  7. Raising $ for my Kanayama/Owari Fund. This is a love daisho with plum branch and blossom theme in copper, silver, gold, shakudo inlay/overlay. $650 including shipping in US (ask for quote for international). Links to similar examples with various attribution to Ko-Nara or Umetada. https://www.worthpoi...-guard-ume-tsuba-for https://www.ngv.vic....llection/work/54298/ Katana: 73.2, 68.6, 4.5, 4.0 mimi Wakizashi: 69, 62.8, 4.0, 3.2 mimi
  8. Dear All, I have a table booked at the Birmingham Antique Arms Fair this coming Sunday. I have some swords, tsuba, books, a yari and a sword chest to sell. Prices will be competitive and I'm open to a degree of haggling so please swing by to try to snag a bargain. Alternatively, just drop by and introduce yourselves. I'll add a list of items and prices shortly and if anyone would like further details or photographs please PM me. Hope that's OK with the mods...and as I'm using the forum to plug my sale, a donation will be made. Thanks in advance for looking.
  9. Hi all, So, I know even less about tosogu than I do about blades. I'd like to know about this tsuba. Age / era, relative quality, etc. Any relevant - as at some point, it's a field of collecting I'm interested in. To me, it doesn't appear especially high-end, but obviously there's some effort that's gone into the decorations (plum blossoms I believe).
  10. Hello everyone, I'm looking to part ways with some very nice pieces from my Tsuba collection. While some have already found new homes, I'd like to share a few more interesting pieces with you. So, treat yourselves, perhaps with an early season gift. More images are available upon request. If you have any questions or would like to make offers, please feel free to PM me. A donation to the forum will be made upon sale. Thank you for your interest. Hannes 1. Higo, Den Kamiyoshi, Kagecho Sukashi (Butterflies), Late Edo Period, 75 x 80 x 3 mm, EUR 680 plus shipping The Tsuba is a beautiful piece with a monumental expression in the tradition of Fukanobu Kamiyoshi (1786 – 1851). The design is an adaptation of the Ko Shoami Tsuba that was mounted on the famous Kazen Koshirae. As is common with this design, the seppadai is enlarged and bigger than the tsuka diameter, showcasing the eyes of the butterflies when mounted. The placement of the Tagane is also true to form, although in my opinion, not as precisely positioned as I would expect from Fukanobu's work. Therefore, it is priced as student (Den) work. A similar Design can be found in Works of Hayashi & Kamiyoshi, Nr. 229 on page 315. Polished iron, dark patina, and in great condition! The Tsuba comes with a box. 2. Higo, Den Kamiyoshi, Distand Pine-Tree, Late Edo Period, 80 x 80 x 4.5 mm, EUR 480 plus shipping The design is an abstract interpretation of a distant Pine-Tree, where the rim is artistically included as a part of the design. It is a beautiful, organic, irregular shape. This design is also well known throughout the Hayashi Schools. A similar Design can be found in the Higo Kinko Taikan, Nr. 356 on page 357. Very good, dense, polished iron, perfect black patina with a great wet look. Flawless condition! Tsuba without a box. 3. Higo, Nishigaki, Sakura Blossom, Edo Period, NBTHK Hozon, 69 x 73 x 4-3 mm, EUR 1.450 plus shipping An exquisite Sukashi Tsuba - in my opinion a Nishigaki Kanshiro or Kampei Tsuba. This remarkable work showcases a truly elegant motif of falling Sakura blossom. It is a very elegant and outstanding piece, that is hard to part with. Layer construction is visible in the sukashi. It has a nice black/brown/violet patina. The overall condition is great. The Tsuba comes with a quality box and NBTHK Hozon papers (Higo). A comparable work can be found in Works of Kanshiro Nishigaki, Nr. 133 on page 156. 6. Inshu No Ju Suruga, Ornamental Plants, Edo Period, 75 x 78 x 3.6 mm, EUR 580 plus shipping It is a typical work of the Suruga School. From 1632 onwards, the Suruga masters signed as Inshu no ju Suruga as seen on this example. Also, the distinct sekigane are typical. It features ume-gane in gold, usually made with gilded copper; the deep engraving suggests the use of a heavy gold sheet or solid gold (but you will never know without removing them, which would be a shame). The condition is great, it features a dark, black patina; the nunome zogan is fully intact and enriches the design as intended centuries ago. The Tsuba comes with a box. Very similar examples can be found in the Ashmolean Museum (http://jameelcentre.ashmolean.org/). 7. Higo, Jingo, Rain Dragon, Edo Period, NBTHK Hozon, EUR 1.100 plus shipping This work is a representation of the later Jingo schools. It is adorned with a finely carved dragon in striking, fully intact silver and gold nunome. On the reverse side, the Buddhist motif vajra is featured, also highly detailed in silver inlay. This piece showcases the artistry in its finely formed iron plate in the elegant mokko gata shape, displaying a chocolate brown patina with fully intact inlays. It is a wonderful work! I bought this some years back from Fred Weissberg (https://nihonto.com/). The Tsuba comes with a box and NBTHK Hozon papers (Kodai Higo). 8. Higo, Jingo, Futatsu Biki or Hikiryo Mon (Two Lines), Edo Period, 72 x 76 x 4.5-2 mm, EUR 340 plus shipping Featuring a very elegant design of Futatsu Biki or Hikiryo Mon (Two Lines), a design native to many Higo schools. This particular example belongs to the late Jingo school. The Tsuba shows an exquisite dark, black patina, with remnants of silver inlay still visible in some spots. Tsuba without a box. A comparable Tsuba can be found in Works of Hirata & Shimizu, Nr. 55 and 88 on page 202 and 233.
  11. Dear collectors and readers interested in Tsuba, I am parting with a significat part of my collection so please feel welcome to buy or make an offer on the items shown. T001 - Tsuba: Leaves Motive 120 € T004 - Shingen Tsuba 240 € T005 - Akaska 250 € T006 - Tatsunao - signed 350 € T008 - Shoami 480 € T009 - Owari 230 € T010 - Akasaka 240 € T024 - Yamashiro Kaneie - signed 280 € T025 - Saotome | Būshū itō School 600 € T026 - Higo 340 € T029 - Ni-Tomoe Tsuba / Kyoto?`350 € T030 - Akasaka, NBTHK - Hozon Kanteisho 750 € T032 - Akasaka or Owari 400 € T035 - Ko-Kinko 850 € T036 - Bushu-ju Masanaga - signed 300 € T039 - Akasaka, NBTHK - Hozon Kanteisho 850 € T041 - Akasaka Tadafusa, NBTHK - Tokubetsu Kicho Hozon Kanteisho: Akasaka 900 € T040 - Shoami School - Signed 正阿弥 NBTHK - Hozon Kanteisho 700 € T048 - Akao School 420 € T051 - Akasaka or Kamiyoshi 430 € T052 - Shigenobu Shoami 100 € T056 - Shigenobu Shoami 100 € T064 - Shigenobu Shoami 80 € T062 - Shigenobu Shoami 80 € T057 - Ko-Akaska 280 € T065 - modern Tsuba for Iaido (very well made) 200€ T066 - Owari Design - I think its modern 220 € T067 - Higo 300 € T068 - Tsuba Mumei 250 € T078 - Akasaka 300 € To reduce traffic on the board - more picture only on request by pm. Shipping from France or Germany at best rates - typically next day. Best wishes, Tobi
  12. I just recently received an addition to my small collection. I thought the members here might enjoy seeing it. Katana in Shirasaya with Koshirae NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token (May 23, 2019) Inscription: Mumei (千代鶴守弘 Chiyotsuru-Morihiro) Sayagaki: Verso: Unsigned Son of Yamashiro Rai Kuniyasu, Chiyotsuru Morihiro, made this. Masterpiece (with) Jiba in excellent condition. Length of 2 shaku, 2 sun, 6 bu. Appraisal value of 200 gold “mai” (Kaō) Hon’a (possibly the 19th generation Hon’ami Chumei (忠明) or Kochu (光仲)? Recto: “Den” 8th Head of Numazu Domain Lord Mizuno Tadanori carried this sword Storehouse 1, (i) #3 An 1709 Origami from Hon’ami Kōchū attributes this sword to Chiyotsuru Morihiro’s father Rai Kunimitsu: Cover: Appraisal document of Rai Kunimitsu Contents: Rai Kunimitsu Genuine Length: 2 Shaku, 2 Sun, 6 Bu Shortened, unsigned Appraisal Value: 20 Gold “Mai” Hōei 6, year of the Ox (1709) January 3rd (Kaō) Hon’a (Hon’ami Kōchū 本阿弥光忠) Sword Details: Polished Habaki: double-layered gold habaki Nagasa: 2 shaku, 2 sun, 6 bu (68.5 centimetres or 26.97 inches) Sori: 1.2 centimetres or 0.47 inches Mekugi-ana: 2 holes with a third that has been plugged Width at Hamachi: 2.98 centimeters or 1.17 inches Width at the tip: 2.22 centimetres or 0.87 inches Thickness: 0.93 centimeters or 0.37 inches Weight: 780 grams Era: Nanbokucho period, from Bunna (1352) to the early Muromachi period, Ouei 1394 Blade Description: The blade is O-suriage (greatly shortened) and mumei (unsigned). The blade has a deep sori (curvature) with moderate width and thickness, and an elongated kissaki. The Jigane features a well-compact koitame hada (small wood grain pattern) with o-hada (mixed large grain) and clear nie (hardened steel granules). The Hamon is bright and refined ko-midare (small irregular) hamon with active ko-ashi (small feet), and the blade exhibits sunagashi (sand-like patterns) and fine lines of nie. The Boshi has a large notare (turnback) with a rounded tip. Information on the swordsmith: The name Chiyotsuru is derived from Chiyotsuru-maru. Chiyotsuru was the child of Echizen swordsmith Yamashiro Rai Kuniyuki. The first-generation Kuniyuki came from the Rai school and migrated to Echizen, residing in present-day Takefu City or Tsuruga City in Fukui Prefecture. The extant works are limited to the two generations of Kuniyuki, Morishige, Morohiro, and the contemporaries of Kuniyuki, Shigekuni and Yukiyuki. The name Chiyotsuru has long been popular for celebrations and ceremonies. Chiyotsuru-mori Hiro had four generations of smiths with their respective inscriptions. The first generation was active in the mid-Nanbokucho period from Bunna (1352) onwards, the second generation in the late Nanbokucho period from Shitoku (1384) onwards, the third generation in the Oei period of the Muromachi era from Oei (1394) onwards, and the fourth generation in the Kajō period of the Muromachi era from Kajō (1441) onwards. Their styles include those reminiscent of Mino swords and those incorporating the Soshu style. Koshirae: Tsuba: A red copper base with high relief carving of waves and a family crest on the mimi (ear) and chrysanthemum flowers on the surface, decorated with coloured enamel in gold. Fuchi kashira: A silver base with high relief carvings of Hidari-mitsudomoe (three comma) mon and waves. Saya: A pear skin-textured saya with black lacquer inlaid in a belt-like pattern. Menuki: Made of copper, featuring high relief carvings of three Hidari-mitsudomoe mon, decorated with coloured enamel in gold.
  13. Soshin

    Kiku Tsuba

    I just wanted to share this tsuba with a different Chrysanthemum design on each side. I really like it and had it a long while in my collection. The previous owner was thinking Jingo and agreed with in on my write up but might Umetada. Here are more photos of the tsuba: (Tsuba Gallery #5 | Tsuba Otaku), it is the second tsuba from the top of the webpage. Feel free to discuss it politely and enjoy.
  14. Hi! Last week I purchased a tsuba online from a dealer in Tokyo. Now this dealer is insisting that there will be a 4+ week delay because he has to get authorization from Japanese Cultural Affairs before shipping the tsuba to me in the US. My understanding was that only Nihonto shipments needed permission from Cultural Affairs. I've bought 4 tsubas from Japan over the past year, and never had this issue come up. Has something changed, or is this more likely a miscommunication between me and the seller in Japan?
  15. Dear NMB friends, You probably know the feeling when you make a bid on an auction, win the item and then think, hey - did I just miss something. Something that other bidders (more knowledgeable than you) saw and just decided not to continue to bid on. And the inner voice saying “How come I won that item at so low a cost - what did I miss?” And then you receive the item, and the feeling of it is just right. The Tsuba below has that feeling. It came without any real background or solid information. My own guess: School: Echizen Kinai Material: Tetsu-ji (iron surface) Form: Mary-gata Design: Sukashi with Omodaka plant (Sagitta Trifolia) and grasses Size: 8,1x8,1x0,45 cm Mei: Mumei weight: 88 g Price: <100€ (incl. fees and shipment) My question - Am I wrong, and did I miss anything? 🤓 I will appreciate any of your comments. All the best Soren
  16. Dear kanji experts, I have this, so far, anonymous tiger who needs a name. If you can help - thenit would be greatly appreciated. Tsuba dimensions: Design: Tiger and bamboo 🐅🎋 Seize: 6,5 x 0,4 x 6,0 cm Matriel: Bronze Period: Probably Meiji period (1868 - 1912) Mei: ? Best regards Soren
  17. Old and corroded, but still usable and cheap. Momoyama to early Edo. A little bit of cleaning and it can be mounted on a long wakizashi or even short katana. Wabi sabi aesthetics. 7.3 x 7.1 x 0.4cm at rim, 0.25 at seppa dai $60 (€55) incl. shipping to EU/US
  18. Includes John's personal study notes. $1485 Here is the link to additional photos: https://stcroixblade...n-yumoto-collection/ --Matthew Brice St. Croix Blades
  19. I'm looking for a Hamidashi Tsuba. Something like the image attached - iron with shakudo gold inlay. I've seen Edo era Hamidashi tsuba range in price between $100-$400 USD, depending on condition. The overall theme of the myTanto is "rooster," so I'd love to find a tsuba a rooster or abstract motif.
  20. Soshin

    Kanayama Tsuba

    It has been months paying for this tsuba and now I finally have it completely paid off. Here is a view of the Kanayama tsuba made circa the late Muromachi to Momoyama Period in the noonday sun through my skylights in my study. It measures 7.7 cm round and is 5.4 mm thick at the rim and thins toward the center. It was previously in my collection, and I was able to photograph it in detail. More photos and information will be up on the homepage of my website (Tsuba Otaku | Reflections of a Not So Empty Mind) the first of April. Feel free to discuss it politely and let me know if you have any questions.
  21. Dear Collectors, I am selling some (60) Tsuba of my private collection since I decided to be more compact rather than wide with what I am collecting. Therefore I am offering this wonderful Tsuba made by Choshu Hagi-ju Inoue Kiyotaka (長州萩住 井上清高作) who is a famous maker with several Yuyo rated Tsuba. Living at Hagi in Nagato province / Made by Inouye Kiyotaka. He is considered as the first master of Inoue school after the ancestor Hisamitsu. The Name of Kiyotaka was Juzaemon, later Shozaemon and he lived 1722-1790. Design The design shows chrysanthenum and vine rouge with lots and lots of detail in very realistic carving. The item is in a good condition as the pictures show and comes in a good quality box with green cushion. I am asking 2200,00 €. Location is EU (Germany or France) Shipping: Germany or France 12 € within EU 20 € worldwide 50 € Remark: Standard Insurance of DHL is 500€, if you wish upgrade its a surplus of +28€ for 2000,00 € Insurance value Feel free to ask questions if you have - First come first get. Best wishes, Tobi
  22. Stephen

    Bird n Moon

    Trolling Buyee for another tsuba w/ blossom on stream or air. Hard to find any more. Ran across this little guy, sucker for moons and branches, the bird was a plus. For S&G i threw a low sniper bid and forgot about it. Woke to notice id won. Not super stoked over it but I've never had a rectangle tsuba so what the hey. Ive won worse before lol
  23. Dear NMB, A little help please. I picked this tsuba up recently and whilst not great condition I thought it had an air of Ko-Akasaka and worth investigation, tsuba dimensions below: Maru-gata Maru-gata mimi H: 74.5mm W: 73mm Mimi: 7.2mm Seppa dai: 6.1mm Nakago-ana: 27mm x 9mm What drew me to it was the narrow, relatively pointed seppa dai, possible early saya shape and it seems to have a classic Akasaka thick maru gata mimi. Seems to show engraved leaves and clouds?, not sure what the two pointed sukashi elements are with dots and carving to either side of the hitsu-ana, I'm sure I've seen this somewhere else but can't think where? Any help and thoughts would be appreciated?
  24. Dear NMB fellowship, Once again I hope to draw knowledge from your experience and expertise. In my little quest to get wiser on the subject of Tsuba I have found my self buying different kinds of Tsuba (e.g regarding base materials, design and schools). This time I found a much used brass (Shinchu) Tsuba with the design of the Japanese deity “Daikokuten”, God of fortune and wealth (among a lot of other traits) and a child apparently playing with spinning tops. It shows clear signs of having been mounted (probably on a Wakizashi). Measurement’s: 7,2 x 7,0 x 0,5 cm weight: 130 grams Material: brass with inlay of other soft metals. Mimi is a ring of soft metal that has the feel and look of shakudo (but I am in doubt). There is no iron in or around the Tsuba. Design: Daikokuten with mallet and sack / child playing Mumei School: my own guess would be Mito school? 🧐 Period: probably late Edo period to early Meiji period I would very much appreciate your thoughts on: School and if possible a suggestion on maker Design and carvings Possibility of restoration of patina (looks like a previous owner may have tried to polish the surface with a rather “heavy hand”) All the best Soren Omora side Ura side
  25. Evening, Picked this small mokko tsuba up recently and would appreciate some advice on potential school please? My thoughts are Yamakichibei or Katchushi, with the Amida yasurime and quite thin plate? Tsuba size: Height: 65mm Width: 61mm Mimi thk: 2.6mm - 2.8mm Seppa dai thk: 2.8mm - 2.95mm Nakago ana: 26.5mm x 7.5mm Hitsu-ana plugged with gold foil on copper. Many thanks
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