Jump to content

Thoughts on school


cdrcm12

Recommended Posts

I've had this tsuba a number of years, it came off a tanto but didn't look right on the blade, too small. Looking at it in more detail now I was trying to determine the school and Kamakura-bori came to mind but I would appreciate members help and opinions please? I think the hitsu-ana may have been added at a later date.

 

It seems to have what could be a layer of lacquer? on the surface.

 

Details:

Mokko-gata
Uchikaeshi mimi
H: 57mm
W: 47mm
Mimi: 3.65mm
Seppa dai: 3.35mm
Nakago-ana: 27mm x 7.5mm

 

IMG_1533.thumb.jpg.e7d07282bff121e643ed01238d165261.jpgIMG_1534.thumb.jpg.e1dbf8710fed263d2ec406aa647f0d92.jpg

 

Many thanks.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Hi Dale,

 

Thanks for the response, you've hit the nail on the head!

 

There are a couple of pieces of ten-zogan on the tsuba. One at 9 o'clock in the first image and another at 10 in the second. Wasn't sure about these at first but now makes sense.

 

Thanks again.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Colin, you are right - but the dot inlay is difficult to see [that's my excuse anyway :)] I wonder if there was more inlay that has fallen out over time? It is pretty common on older pieces. By the way two of the examples I sent are mine - they may be 'low grade' but I think they are honest and I rather like them.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

This thread is quite old. Please consider starting a new thread rather than reviving this one, unless your post is really relevant and adds to the topic..

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

Loading...
×
×
  • Create New...