Dragon Tsuba, Cast With Proper Inlay?

[Krystian]

Hello, 

 

I just got this tsuba and can't figure it out. It looks a lot like a cast but inlay is genuine. Someone had to put a lot of effort to make it. Please let me know what you think. 

 

 

Best Regards, 

Krystian 

[Grey Doffin]

Hi Krystian,

I don't think this is a cast tsuba.  Search the board and elsewhere online for Jakushi.

Grey

[lotus]

Yeah, I could not detect evidence of casting either. Like Grey mentioned, it looks like a Jakushi.

[Stephen]

it is Jakushi, they often give the impression of cast.

[Krystian]

I also thought abut Jakushi at first but after close examination I am more and more skeptical. Here are some examples from my archives of tsuba that I am certain are real Jakushi. 

 

The things that are different:

 

1.  mei.

 

2. patina and steel color

 

3. Face and scales of the dragon are a bit "soft". Could not see any tool marks on them. 

 

But I am not certain. That is why I wrote the post in the first place. If you think that this looks like a genuine Jakushi, that is a good news for me:) 

[Stephen]

i can never read any of their mei, but sure looks like one to me ...ask here im sure he'll confirm.

https://www.facebook.com/Jakushi-Tsuba-944871365561712/

[Krystian]

Thank you Stephen. I will send them pictures and ask their opinion about his tsuba. 

[TETSUGENDO]

Jakushi.

 

-S-

[vajo]

For me it looks like cast, sorry.

[lotus]

Look closely on inside walls for any signs of flashing?

[peterd]

Do not know if this helps.