Looking for Yagyu and swordsmith tsuba

[Gilles]

Dear gentlemen,

I am looking for two types of tsuba. As I am not a tsuba guy I rely on your expertise and knowledge.

- The first type I need is a decent Yagyu tsuba. I will love to acquire the moon and water variation (suigetsu) or the breaking waves with droplets (tatsunami and marunami).

Of course, I don’t have in mind to get an early one (from the late 17^th century or even from the 18^th century) but one made at the end of the Edo period which seems to be called Yagyu kodai or in the style of.

- The second type of tsuba I am looking for is an iron tsuba made and signed by a swordsmith. I am not thinking here about a tosho tsuba but at a latter type made at the middle/end of the Edo era.

These tsuba must be in good condition and their price realistic. Please PM me if you have some for sale.

thank you for your attention.

[Toryu2020]

Gilles -

As it happens I collect zaimei Toko tsuba and used to think it would be difficult and expensive. However I have found that many swordsmiths made at least one or two tsuba and they can be had at reasonable prices. Keep checking the Japanese websites as they come up often.

 

For Yagyu I have always liked this one - this seller has had a few good ones come and go, good Yagyu pieces do pop up, good luck with your search...

 

A VERY NICE KODAI YAGYU TSUBA #110209 - NIHONTO

 

-tch

[Gilles]

Dear Thomas,

 

Thank you so much for your advice. I will keep my eyes open.