tony edmunds Posted January 2, 2018 Report Posted January 2, 2018 Hi GuysOffered for sale a Daisho pair of Tsubas by the Satsuma Oda School 17C.I'm not a Tsuba guy so this appraisal is based on expert opinion from NMB and Token Societyof GB members.Sadly I have to admit the signatures are indecipherable and don't look much like Naoka, Naonori or Noamasu to me so perhaps not masterworksof the school.Nevertheless bothTsubas have a lovely “wet” surface sheen characteristic of the school and crisp carving.The Dai measures 79mm X71mmThe Sho measures 70mm X 67mm [The Tsubako has an odd looking lid (I think it was part of a stacking box) that came with theTsubas from a US Collector who apparently bought them in Tokyo sometime in the 1970s.Price: £500I will accept Paypal or cheques or cash on collection for UK buyers 1 Quote
vajo Posted January 2, 2018 Report Posted January 2, 2018 These pictures are very very small. Maybe its only on my computer? Quote
tony edmunds Posted January 2, 2018 Author Report Posted January 2, 2018 Hi Chris You are right|(I hadn't noticed|) not sure what happened there. I'll send any interested parties a full set of pics Quote
tony edmunds Posted January 2, 2018 Author Report Posted January 2, 2018 Hi Guys I've added proper size pics that are now out of alignment ARGHH! I'll try and correct ASAP Quote
J Reid Posted January 3, 2018 Report Posted January 3, 2018 I love that wet appearance of the steel on these Tsuba. Very rich. The designs are also quite lovely. I would say the sakura impressions are a technique not seen everyday. On my watch list 1 Quote
tony edmunds Posted January 3, 2018 Author Report Posted January 3, 2018 Thanks Josh I agree with you its the quality of the steel and the deeply natural, even organic feel of these tsubas that appeals, that and the relative rarity of Oda work. Quote
tony edmunds Posted January 4, 2018 Author Report Posted January 4, 2018 ]Hi Guys Another attempt at posting pics of these Tsuba Quote
tony edmunds Posted January 5, 2018 Author Report Posted January 5, 2018 Final Price reduction £480 for the pair and I'll pay postage in the UK ( actual cost of overseas shipping to be added) Quote
tony edmunds Posted January 8, 2018 Author Report Posted January 8, 2018 Still available - too good for Ebay! 1 Quote
tony edmunds Posted January 14, 2018 Author Report Posted January 14, 2018 I'm genuinely surprised these haven't found a new owner, but maybe funds are short after Xmas. I'm going to leave them up for another week, please feel free to make me an offer. Regards Tony Quote
tony edmunds Posted February 5, 2018 Author Report Posted February 5, 2018 Hi Guys Ok these didn't find a new owner on the board so they are off to Ebay while there is £1 sellers fees! Quote
ROKUJURO Posted February 5, 2018 Report Posted February 5, 2018 I would say the sakura impressions are a technique not seen everyday. ....- It looks more like UME (plum tree). Quote
tony edmunds Posted March 16, 2018 Author Report Posted March 16, 2018 Daisho Tsuba still up for sale on Ebay for £450 so £420 to NMB members , which I do believe to be good value. 1 Quote
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