ROKUJURO Posted October 29, 2019 Report Posted October 29, 2019 Gentlemen,I have what I think is a CHOSHU TSUBA , but I cannot read the second KANJI of the MEI. First is TOMO. I would appreciate your help in deciphering it.Thanks in advance! 1 Quote
Nobody Posted October 29, 2019 Report Posted October 29, 2019 友之 - Tomoyuki And the right line may be 長州住 - Choshu ju. 3 Quote
ROKUJURO Posted October 29, 2019 Author Report Posted October 29, 2019 MORIYAMA-SANARIGATO GOZAI MASU 2 Quote
kissakai Posted October 29, 2019 Report Posted October 29, 2019 Saddle and whip but you already know that Quote
b.hennick Posted October 30, 2019 Report Posted October 30, 2019 Muchi is not just a whip. It is often metal and often a sign of authority. 1 Quote
george trotter Posted October 30, 2019 Report Posted October 30, 2019 That is the first time I have seen a 'sleeved' nakago ana for use on a slimmer nakago? Usually just see two copper 'cushions' inserted. Also,,,What are the two alloy filled holes?... why holes? Regards, 2 Quote
Bugyotsuji Posted October 30, 2019 Report Posted October 30, 2019 Good questions, George. And the central box cuts through the Mei. Quote
ROKUJURO Posted October 30, 2019 Author Report Posted October 30, 2019 The TSUBA has obviously been (mis-)used as a keyhole cover. Not very uncommon, unfortunately.Design is KURA to (TETSU) UMA MUCHI (horse whip, which could indeed be made of iron) 3 Quote
george trotter Posted October 31, 2019 Report Posted October 31, 2019 The TSUBA has obviously been (mis-)used as a keyhole cover. Not very uncommon, unfortunately. Design is KURA to (TETSU) UMA MUCHI (horse whip, which could indeed be made of iron) Well, dang, I think you nailed it Jean. First time I have seen a tsuba mis-used in this way. BTW, sorry to have "butted in" to the original topic. Regards, 2 Quote
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