Two nice tsuba-fk “sets” for sale

[Nikanoru]

Giving away two nice tsuba-fk “sets”

 

1.1. Rat, fans and willow tree tsuba
Very nice example, fine inlay work, minute work always attract attention.
Mumei, after Okamoto Sadamasa work.
Price: $450

 

 

1.2. Rat, fan and komebukuro/chairebukuro fuchi-kashira
Nice work of the Tsuchiya Yasuchika school. Very accurate inlay work.
Signed “Yasuchika”, very strong mei typical to first gens.
Price: $350

 

 

2.1. Plovers and waves tsuba
Chidori/plovers are a migratory bird in Japan. They are usually depicted flying over waves. Since they have to overcome high waves and strong winds, they are a symbol of strength and perseverance. Outstanding piece from Mito, fine finish, the birds are very well executed, emotional intensity is conveyed masterfully and very clearly.
Mumei Mito, tokukicho paper of a similar tsuba attached for reference.
Price: $500

 

 

2.2. Plovers and waves fuchi-kashira
Very nice fk in the same strong nami chidori motif. Details are very well underlined.
Mumei Nara.
Price: $300
 

 

Donation to the board is included, everything else is negotiable)

 

And Happy New Year!

 

Cheers!

[Spartancrest]

There is an example of the Rats and fan tsuba in the Ashmolean/Jameel collection and I have a Wakizashi size guard of the same design.

[Nikanoru]

Month’s passed, price’s dropped  
1.1 - $400
1.2 - $300
2.1 - $450
2.2 - $250

Very nice theme based items for very reasonable cash already here collected for you  

Cheers,

 

[Nikanoru]

1.1 is still longing for a new home