Fuuten Posted March 5, 2021 Report Share Posted March 5, 2021 Hello everyone, This is my last tsuba (apart from those fitted). Its in superb condition and similar examples are in the Boston museum for one. This tsuba is attributed to Umetada and has Tokubetsu Kicho origami from the NBTHK (dated Showa 51, 3rd month, 7th day or March 7th 1976). Apart from the interesting theme and backstory kind members of this forum informed me on, this tsuba although it has been mounted is in near mint condition. Comes with aged, i think original box. The original description when I purchased it years ago is as follows: Nami makimono zu tsuba (wave and scroll) Mumei (Umetada) Shakudo-ji maru-gata Ji-sukashi hirazogan Measurements: 69,2 by 66,3 by 4,2 mm thick The theme of this tsuba is the story of the Chinese strategist Zhang/Chang Liang and the immortal Huang Shigong when they met on a bridge. The scroll depicted is a scroll of military strategy. See picture below. Price is €700,- or equivalent in USD + shipping Payment can be made by paypal (friends and family) or bank. Thank you for looking, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyushukairu Posted March 5, 2021 Report Share Posted March 5, 2021 A very restrained and elegant piece, Axel. It has a hint of Hayashi through the predominant execution of the silhouette form, but with that added flair of the gold scroll and droplets of sea foam. The next custodian will be very pleased with this indeed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marius Posted March 5, 2021 Report Share Posted March 5, 2021 The motif brings the battle of Uji to mind. A lovely piece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuuten Posted March 6, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2021 Reserved pending payment. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuuten Posted March 11, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2021 Kind ladies and gentlemen. This tsuba is still available as above mentioned sale fell through at the last moment and and as I'm in kind of a bind I will kindly consider offers. Though not a tosogu expert or collector per se I'd like to add tsuba in this condition are not too common and I have found it a worthwhile piece to study and admire. Thank you. Boston museum example added for interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuuten Posted March 13, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2021 Listing can be deleted, tsuba is sold. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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