kissakai Posted September 11, 2018 Report Posted September 11, 2018 Hi I've just bought this from an eBay seller in Japan. I'm sure most will be familiar with this seller and generally sells items for what they are worth and a fair dealer While it is in Japan is it worth sending for Shinsa but I don't want to waste my money? The mei (Tetsunin) looks OK along with the design and sizes I'm not convinced about the surface working so I need to ask some one with more knowledge than me The maker was not stated on the sellers listing so another negative It didn't cost a lot and I still like the design so I'd keep it even if it is gimei Grev Quote
kissakai Posted September 12, 2018 Author Report Posted September 12, 2018 Sorry to be pushy but this tsuba will be shipped out of Japan tomorrow so I really need opinions before then to see if I submit it for papers Grev Quote
vajo Posted September 12, 2018 Report Posted September 12, 2018 Grev have you compared the mei? It is a beautifull Tsuba and would be looked mounted very good. If it was "cheap" no time for hurry? Best Chris Quote
kissakai Posted September 12, 2018 Author Report Posted September 12, 2018 Thanks Chris Yes I liked it As the mei is a bit indistinct it was difficult for me although I did compare it and it looked a close match and that was why I asked about the surface of the tsuba gave me a bit of doubt Strange it didn't have a bid on the auction so he accfepted my lower offer! Quote
lotus Posted September 12, 2018 Report Posted September 12, 2018 Nice one and that explains why it disappeared from my watch list! Do you have a clearer pic of the Mei? The reason I ask is because it looks similar to the mei on a tsuba I just bought which reads : 鉄仁 'Tetsujin' Quote
kissakai Posted September 12, 2018 Author Report Posted September 12, 2018 Hi Patrick I should have remained on your watch list as my offer came after the auction finished I'd still be interested in opinions on the surface of the tsuba I had a look through my books and funnily enough the best match is one in the Birmingham museum and the sukashi design is of a similar form Best I can do with the mei image Grev Quote
lotus Posted September 12, 2018 Report Posted September 12, 2018 Also, relevant to this conversation is this past thread : http://www.militaria.co.za/nmb/topic/12900-tsuba-mei/ Quote
Curran Posted September 12, 2018 Report Posted September 12, 2018 Also, relevant to this conversation is this past thread : http://www.militaria.co.za/nmb/topic/12900-tsuba-mei/ Follow Patrick's lead. Grev- I like the tsuba design as minimalist, functional, and artistic. Similar to that one in your Wabi-sabi thread, I have a hard time resisting such pieces when they can be purchased without thinning the wallet too much. If you cannot have a Zen garden in the office, then have a few of these as paperweights and open the windows when the season allows. Quote
kissakai Posted September 13, 2018 Author Report Posted September 13, 2018 Thanks for your comments I've seen Tetsunin as Tetsujin a few times so I assume they are interchangeable - or are they Quote
kissakai Posted September 14, 2018 Author Report Posted September 14, 2018 I contacted the seller but he doesn't put items in for shinsa so it's on its way to me Wasn't too concerned as the wavy lines on the last kanji seem a good match Quote
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