Tsuba #1

[Prewar70]

I picked up a couple of tsubas. Design was nice, iron, and the price was right. Let me know what you think. Sorry about the orientation, they flipped when I posted them.

 

[Kurikata]

James,

 

Strange to have a signed Umetada Myoju tsuba which style is completly different with Umetada school.... 

 

Yours is similar to a Tsuba present in the Ashmolean collection :http://jameelcentre.ashmolean.org/collection/7/10237/10343

[Prewar70]

Maybe they were job sharing! So gimei although I will enjoy looking at examples from the Umetada school. The tsuba is very similar indeed to the link you provided. Thank you

[MauroP]

I don't think your tsuba is obviously gimei. Umetada school could be a possibility. See. http://www.shibuiswords.com/haynesTsu5.htm

Bye, Mauro

[Prewar70]

Mauro, thank you for the link and info.  That tsuba is strikingly similar.  It's in better condition that mine and might show more attention to detail but might be a condition situation too.  That's great info, I can't believe you found that.  Maybe I have a legit signed one??  If anyone would like to comment on the mei itself that would be great.  Thanks.

[MauroP]

Addendum: I can only read Umetada, not the name of a specific master.

Mauro