Ian Posted May 27, 2014 Report Posted May 27, 2014 Hello Gentlemen Anyone have an idea of the story? Many Thanks in advance Ian C Quote
ROKUJURO Posted May 27, 2014 Report Posted May 27, 2014 Ian, Puff the magic dragon lived by the sea..... :D Quote
Michael 101 Posted May 27, 2014 Report Posted May 27, 2014 Probably Benten goddess of luck, love the arts etc She is often seen playing music seated on a dragon Kindest regards Michael Quote
Soshin Posted May 27, 2014 Report Posted May 27, 2014 Hi Everyone, Micheal I think is correct. The full formal name of Bentan or Benzaiten is Hachidai Bezai-sonten. This Buddhist goddess originated from ancient Indian Hindu goddess Sarasvati. Quote
Ian Posted May 27, 2014 Author Report Posted May 27, 2014 Thank you for your replies, Hmm not convinced . That looks like a Shinto shimenawa behind and I would expect to see her with instrument. I think the pots in the water may have some significance? Ian C Quote
BIG Posted May 27, 2014 Report Posted May 27, 2014 Hi Ian C, Try This Translation: The powerful dragon Looks on a Tennin ( buddh. Angel) who symbolize with his Hagoromo ( feather Coat) the eternal youth or the Immortality. The Tennin reads in a Makimono ( book) That Stands for wisdom, or Holds a Orimono (Gold brocade role) in his hands,symbolize luxury. The Kotsubo ( pots) Stands for a fearless life. These Takara mono were in Mode in the 17. Century, may be Used by a religious samurai? Best Regards Quote
Marius Posted May 27, 2014 Report Posted May 27, 2014 Peter, What is the source? BTW, as convincing your explanation is (and I think it is spot on), there is still something unexplained - the shide (paper streamers) on the rope. A Shinto implement. Then again, given the idiosyncratic approach of the Japanese to religions... why not? :D Quote
christianmalterre Posted May 27, 2014 Report Posted May 27, 2014 Hi Ian i think we both "had" it already relating "DRAGONS"...LOL! Nice theme Tsuba and very nice help from Peter here!(Thank´s Peter )... we "Dragon lovers" again...LOL! attached some pictures of one of these creatures myself completely did fell in love to... This is an knob of an Tabako-Ire i longtime owned in past,sold some months ago due other things i saw-meanwhile but bought back again...Laugh!(securing back ) (Collectors habitude it seems me?...things we fell in love to(even if just some cm in sice)(No! no comment needed here )just do come back automatically...) again,nice theme Ian-however it(Tsuba)looks to me(at least) to be of an very shining dark colouration???? (pictures maybe?)(oiled?) Christian Quote
BIG Posted May 27, 2014 Report Posted May 27, 2014 Hi Marius, You are right, Some more to See....may be Ian gives pics of the unexplained Details. I think the Main theme is the Tennin, and his "Keeper" had the strong faith, that his warrior existence lasts all the Times..... Best Regards Quote
Ian Posted May 30, 2014 Author Report Posted May 30, 2014 Hello Gents I really appreciate your input on my tsuba. What a wonderful hobby, learning everyday :D I think I may have stumbled on the story now https://www.scholarsresource.com/browse/work/2144653942 I think my tsuba depicts princess kushiinada. At Izumo, a local king whose eight daughters were systematically being eaten by an eight-headed dragon named Yamata no Orichi, who resided in the local river. At the moment of Susanoō’s arrival, there was only one daughter left alive, Princess Kushiinada. As if to rectify his previous misdeeds, Susanoō acted quickly and laid a trap consisting of eight tubs of sake, one for each of the dragon’s heads. The dragon consumed the liquor and fell into a stupor, whereupon Susanoō cut off each of the heads. Many Thanks, you got me on the path Ian Quote
BIG Posted June 8, 2014 Report Posted June 8, 2014 Sorry Ian, failed but forced my Source to Seppuku ! Best regards Quote
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