Sukashi Tsuba (2)

[cdrcm12]

Hi,

 

Second sukashi tsuba. This one I’m taking a stab at 4th generation Akasaka!

 

My assumption is based on the size, thickness, asymmetrical hitsu-ana and the kaku-ko-niku mimi?

 

The design if I’m reading it correctly is of karigana, clouds and some form of agricultural implement, although these are not the same design, so may well be something else? Does anyone know the meaning behind this?

 

Looks like it has been modified for use on a shin-gunto, hence the small cut out for the spring clip to pass through. Having tried it with a couple of mine it is a bit tight.

 

Has a nice sekigane and cut out for another.

 

Tsuba dimensions:

Height 70mm

Width 68mm

Mimi thk 5.8mm

Seppa dai 6mm

 

Thanks

 

Colin

 

 

[Tsuruya]

Hi Colin

Looks like geese, ginkgo, karabana flowers, gourds and folded fans to me. Can't tell you anything about the meaning of that combination though.

Regards,

Joop

[cdrcm12]

Hi Joop,

 

Thank you for replying.

 

Wow! Yes I see all that now.

 

I'll do some research into possible meanings and post if I find anything.

 

Thanks again.

 

Colin