Tsuba in everyday objects - the culture of Tsuba

[DoTanuki yokai]

On 2/2/2025 at 8:16 AM, Oldman said:

I have had a haori coat for some years but just recently noticed that it has tsuba images in the lining fabric. Kantei anyone?

 

Michael BC

 

they look cast to me 

[Kurikata]

ceramic vases made by a French designer

[Spartancrest]

On 2/14/2025 at 2:37 PM, John C said:

Here are a couple of netsuke

 

I can't help noticing I have a tobacco pouch clasp almost identical, the hitsu are the other way around. [tiny]

[Spartancrest]

I can't believe I have not included these to this thread yet!

 

 

 

[Spartancrest]

Give it a rub!  https://ameblo.jp/sakaki-guide/entry-12524496392.html

 

[Spartancrest]

On 3/5/2025 at 5:41 AM, DoTanuki yokai said:

recently noticed that it has tsuba images in the lining fabric. Kantei anyone?

Well first impression is why is the design upside down on the tsuba  but it does remind me of this "high quality tsuba" https://www.ebay.ph/itm/226167463543  which at least is the right way up - even though there is nothing "high quality" about a cast copy   -  https://www.jauce.com/auction/h1182949396     - yes, sorry but I could not find an exact match with the gourd in the Haori design - so stuck with two horses 

  

 

 

  https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/235953631259  not really a tsuba but a commemoration of a military disaster!

 

Japanese Police, 1976 Operation Kikusui Commemorative Medal, Hyogo Prefectural Police Chief and Superintendent, Kikusui Crest & Sword Tsuba Design.Operation Kikusui - Between April and June 1945, thousands of promising young men were sacrificed in a suicide mission commanded by incompetent military officials.The chrysanthemum flower on the medal is a tribute to the deceased.

[Spartancrest]

This guard from a post back in March 7, 2024  just relisted  https://www.jauce.com/auction/o1192098456