Three tsuba for review pleas.

[Stu W]

I've been asked by a fellow to post three tsuba for review. Anything you can offer will be of assistance no matter how basic. Thank you.

 

Regards,

Stu

 

Here is the first...

 

[Stu W]

Here is the second.

[Stu W]

and here is the third.

[docliss]

Dear Stu

 

1) Hikone bori

Inscribed SOHEISHI NYUDO SOTEN SEI

GOSHU HIKONE (NO)JU

Probably nineteenth century Aizu Shōami work.

 

2) This mei is very difficult to read

? SHU (NO)JU TOMO ?

Possibly nineteenth century Chōshū work.

 

3) Inscribed ECHIZEN (NO)JU KINAI SAKU

Nineteenth century Kinai work.

 

John L.

[John A Stuart]

2) Probably Choshu ju Tomosada. John

[Stu W]

Thank you both for your assistance.

 

Regards,

Stu