Steve Waszak Posted May 30, 2016 Report Posted May 30, 2016 On offer are two excellent Owari tsuba. The first is a large (81mm x 80 x 5 [4.5 at the nakago-ana]) Mokkogata guard, featuring a Ju Mon with inome-bori motif. This is a well-designed iron tsuba representing the Ju Mon (Japanese number 10) that was used by a number of Buke families, particularly those related to the Shimazu clan. The tsuba is thicker at the edge than at the center, providing a sense of strength and stability to the form which is enhanced further by the guard's large size and a coarse kitae-hada. The lead plugs are associated with early Owari tsuba. Great color and condition. Papered to Owari by the NBTHK. The objects found in Daimyo dogu inventories help us to identify the types of tsuba that are of particular interest to study and preserve because of this association with the Daimyo. An image of this tsuba appears in the Owari Yagyu Daimyo tsuba inventory (see photo). Although many of the tsuba illustrated in the inventory are the designs of Yagyu Renya, there are some that are not. This is one such example. This tsuba is featured in the 2015 Kokusai Tosogu Kai (KTK) catalogue. A copy of this catalogue will be included along with the tsuba. $2,000 plus paypal fees and shipping. The next piece is an Owari ji-sukashi marugata tsuba featuring a boldly-expressed Aoi mon. The iron appears quite hard and there are subtle tekkotsu in the rim. A rarely seen feature on Owari tsuba is the men wo toru (rounded edges) seen on the corners of the sukashi piercing. This is a characteristic normally seen in the works of the Hayashi, who although are famous as Higo smiths, are thought to have migrated from Owari province to work for the Kato clan. This feature is also seen on the early Yamakichibei works. This particular version of the Aoi Mon was used by the Honda, a Daimyo clan founded by Honda Tadakatsu, one of the Shi-Daitenno of Tokugawa Ieyasu. The use of this Mon, the characteristics of the metal, the finishing of the plate, and the proportions of the guard place it in the early Edo period. This tsuba is featured in the 2015 Kokusai Tosogu Kai (KTK) catalogue. A copy of this catalogue will be included along with the tsuba. $1400 plus paypal fees and shipping. I won't have these on offer for long, so don't hesitate to get in touch if interested. Cheers, Steve
Steve Waszak Posted May 31, 2016 Author Report Posted May 31, 2016 I neglected to include the dimensions on the Aoi mon guard: 82.4 x 82.6 x 4.8mm. Cheers, Steve
christianmalterre Posted May 31, 2016 Report Posted May 31, 2016 always did love this excellent Yagyu Tsuba, since i do have the book wherein it is published... you do get me on wrong time with this offer here Steve! i definitely wished i had not to resist here..... could you wait? Damm!, i just do see this here now offered in public but can not afford rightaway....! This is a really Great Tsuba! Christian
Daso Posted June 1, 2016 Report Posted June 1, 2016 Steve, Although unrelated to these 2 beautiful Tsuba, Thank you for the Wonderful Higo Tsuba (Now my avatar on NMB). It feels great in the hand and has heft. A great first Tsuba to start my collection with. Regards, Darius
Steve Waszak Posted June 1, 2016 Author Report Posted June 1, 2016 You're very welcome, Darius. Glad it arrived safely. One helluva good first tsuba! Cheers, Steve
Steve Waszak Posted June 4, 2016 Author Report Posted June 4, 2016 Price drop on the Owari Yagyu tsuba: now $1,875. This is a great price for a guard of this stature. Price drop on the Owari Aoi tsuba: now $1,300. Prices do not include paypal fees (if applicable) and shipping. Cheers, Steve
Steve Waszak Posted June 10, 2016 Author Report Posted June 10, 2016 Final price drop on these Owari guards: 1. Yagyu Owari, now $1750. 2. Aoi mon Owari, now $1200. These tsuba will remain available through Sunday, only.
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