Moley Posted October 30, 2015 Report Posted October 30, 2015 Hi everybody, Back in the early 1970's I saw a tsuba depicting the moon behind clouds. It was not a cut out tsuba (sukashi) but solid and I think the moon was gold with silver clouds. At the the time I was a poor teenager and could not afford it. Ever since, I have this DREAM in my mind that I can find something similar that I can now afford ? Probably not possible ? BUT The Eye Candy that my friends here might post maybe will help ease the pain? Gwyn P.S. and you never know? Quote
Kronos Posted October 30, 2015 Report Posted October 30, 2015 I saw a tsuba similar to what you describe last year that unfortunately was mounted on a sword that sold for many times my budget. This is one of my favourite Tsuba I've seen and I plan to find it or one like it one day. I still have a photo: Alas I can't help with your search but they do exist Quote
Moley Posted October 30, 2015 Author Report Posted October 30, 2015 Ooooh James, Thanks for this Especially the "Alas I can't help with your search but they do exist :)" Quote
Moley Posted October 30, 2015 Author Report Posted October 30, 2015 Try to imagine my dream/wish. The Tsuba "Back" (image 1) with a Crescent Moon (Not full) (Image 2 ) in prominent (sticky up ) silver or gold. Am, I a DREAMER ? 1 Quote
Justin Posted November 2, 2015 Report Posted November 2, 2015 http://www.finesword.co.jp/sale/kodougu/htm/2001_3000/2551_2600/2573/k2573.htm Gold moon, but not silver clouds. Quote
Shugyosha Posted November 2, 2015 Report Posted November 2, 2015 Hi Gwyn, This is a pretty one: http://www.nihonto.com/5.10.12.html If I hadn't sold the kids already... Best, John Quote
Ron STL Posted November 2, 2015 Report Posted November 2, 2015 This tsuba has been a favorite of mine for years. It'll be in the KTK 2016 Convention publication. Also has a lovely kozuka of this same motif. Always a wonderful, thought provoking subject on fittings, or while taking a walk on a cloudy, moonlit night. Ron STL Quote
b.hennick Posted November 2, 2015 Report Posted November 2, 2015 Here is a "moon tsuba" for your consideration. $325. Fred Weisberg has a great Omori moon tsuba but you will need $20k+ for it. Quote
Moley Posted November 6, 2015 Author Report Posted November 6, 2015 Hi Gwyn, This is a pretty one: http://www.nihonto.com/5.10.12.html If I hadn't sold the kids already... Best, John Hi John, WOW ! This is a DREAM... Get more kids to sell Gwyn 2 Quote
Stephen Posted November 7, 2015 Report Posted November 7, 2015 back to earth http://www.aoijapan.com/tsuba-mumei-unsigned-6 http://www.aoijapan.com/tsuba-mumei-funada Quote
Shugyosha Posted November 7, 2015 Report Posted November 7, 2015 Also on Alan Bale's website number 1613: http://www.japaneseswordbooks.com/Tsuba.html Quote
Moley Posted May 30, 2016 Author Report Posted May 30, 2016 Hi Everybody, I'm still searching. I want a moon themed Tsuba... (as above) Also I put some Dragon Tsuba on to my Iaito. So my display stand has GAPS !!!... So now I am also looking for Dragon Tsuba. Hopefully will get one from http://www.militaria.co.za/nmb/user/3569-leporello/ 7. Shoami Dragon Tsuba 83,5 x 78 x 5,5 mm, high relief gilded shakudo dragon, very good condition, gilding partly rubbed: 450$ soon.(But still need another ) Gwyn Quote
Stephen Posted June 1, 2016 Report Posted June 1, 2016 http://www.ebay.com/itm/BIG-Japanese-Edo-19th-Century-SAMURAI-Antique-KATANA-Tsuba-Heron-B981/401128417998?_trksid=p2045573.c100033.m2042&_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D36971%26meid%3D0fcc79f78b0143a8820bcbcd91b52f99%26pid%3D100033%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D8%26sd%3D152107749677 i can gild the moon for you if you want it darker gold. Quote
Moley Posted July 27, 2018 Author Report Posted July 27, 2018 Moon behind clouds. Still searching. Anybody got one for sale ???? 3 Quote
MPUK Posted April 20, 2021 Report Posted April 20, 2021 Hi. If you are still looking - how about this one on sale now https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/IRON-TSUBA-with-GOLD-SHAKUDO-SILVER-INLAYS-Wild-geese-fly-/164679464251?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286 I have bought from this seller in the past (a smaller tanto tsuba) and service was good. 1 Quote
Bugyotsuji Posted April 20, 2021 Report Posted April 20, 2021 A smaller one with two sailing ships etc. 1 Quote
Bugyotsuji Posted July 15, 2021 Report Posted July 15, 2021 And a Tantō thick iron tsuba, (minus visible clouds). Gold Zogan, crescent moon and wild Karigané. Tekkotsu… Three sizes: 5.8 x 4.7 x 0.6 cm Quote
Shugyosha Posted July 15, 2021 Report Posted July 15, 2021 29 minutes ago, Bugyotsuji said: And a Tantō thick iron tsuba, (minus visible clouds). Gold Zogan, crescent moon and wild Karigané. Tekkotsu… Nice! How thick is it? 1 Quote
Sunny Posted July 16, 2021 Report Posted July 16, 2021 On 10/30/2015 at 2:07 PM, Moley said: Try to imagine my dream/wish. The Tsuba "Back" (image 1) with a Crescent Moon (Not full) (Image 2 ) in prominent (sticky up ) silver or gold. Am, I a DREAMER ? WWOOOOAAAAHHHHH this tsuba is amazing holy smokes I'm gasping right now the quality is outstanding. Quote
Bugyotsuji Posted July 17, 2021 Report Posted July 17, 2021 On 4/20/2021 at 11:43 PM, Bugyotsuji said: A smaller one with two sailing ships etc. Forgot to add the dimensions. 6.4 x 5.2 x 0.45 cm. (Apologies. Unable to edit an old post.) 1 Quote
Volker62 Posted July 25, 2021 Report Posted July 25, 2021 a second large one from my "Moon" collection 1 Quote
kyushukairu Posted July 26, 2021 Report Posted July 26, 2021 Hello Gwyn, I currently have this listed for sale on the board. It has a sukashi moon, slightly obscured by clouds, and a silver goose in flight Quote
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