DoTanuki yokai Posted March 4, 2025 Report Posted March 4, 2025 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 1 3 Quote
Kurikata Posted March 6, 2025 Report Posted March 6, 2025 ceramic vases made by a French designer 4 1 Quote
Spartancrest Posted March 22, 2025 Author Report Posted March 22, 2025 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] 4 Quote
Spartancrest Posted March 22, 2025 Author Report Posted March 22, 2025 I can't believe I have not included these to this thread yet! 5 1 Quote
Spartancrest Posted March 26, 2025 Author Report Posted March 26, 2025 Give it a rub! https://ameblo.jp/sakaki-guide/entry-12524496392.html 1 Quote
Spartancrest Posted June 30, 2025 Author Report Posted June 30, 2025 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. 2 Quote
Spartancrest Posted July 10, 2025 Author Report Posted July 10, 2025 This guard from a post back in March 7, 2024 just relisted https://www.jauce.com/auction/o1192098456 1 1 Quote
Spartancrest Posted July 14, 2025 Author Report Posted July 14, 2025 Zippo lighter https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/357280466122 4 Quote
Spartancrest Posted July 20, 2025 Author Report Posted July 20, 2025 Going way back to Posted March 6, 2023 This has just come up https://www.jauce.com/auction/s1098914034 Well I now know what my example originally looked like - I wonder what happened to the frame on mine? 1 Quote
Spartancrest Posted December 6, 2025 Author Report Posted December 6, 2025 Stephen King sent me this link to a nice Kozuka https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/157520149090 1 1 Quote
Kurikata Posted December 7, 2025 Report Posted December 7, 2025 (edited) Coing back to the title: tea time tsuba kettle Edited December 7, 2025 by Kurikata 3 1 Quote
John C Posted December 19, 2025 Report Posted December 19, 2025 Another pair of gold-plated cufflinks. https://www.ebay.com/itm/205728882692? John C. 2 1 Quote
Spartancrest Posted December 25, 2025 Author Report Posted December 25, 2025 https://auctionet.com/en/4458663-a-Japanese-porcelain-bowl-probably-satsuma-ware-19-20th-century 2 Quote
Steves87 Posted January 8 Report Posted January 8 https://ebay.us/m/uZtBn0 a cute little one 1 1 Quote
Spartancrest Posted February 4 Author Report Posted February 4 Kashira "Key chains" https://www.jauce.com/auction/e1218491451 I think the owls expression is resigned shock! [Can you imagine the damage caused by a set of keys rubbing against these!] Something like these saucers has been seen before: https://www.jauce.com/auction/o1189151587 4 Quote
ROKUJURO Posted February 5 Report Posted February 5 Did I show my MEKUGI-NUKI in TSUBA shape? Forged from old (= 1880) wrought iron. 3 Quote
Spartancrest Posted February 6 Author Report Posted February 6 (edited) 10 hours ago, ROKUJURO said: Did I show my MEKUGI-NUKI in TSUBA shape? Forged from old (= 1880) wrought iron. Back in 2020 https://www.militaria.co.za/nmb/topic/33920-mekugi-nuki-ii/ but not in this thread. Miniature tsuba mekugi-nuki it cost me ¥3,000 and here is a "folding" version Edited February 6 by Spartancrest 1 1 Quote
Spartancrest Posted February 6 Author Report Posted February 6 AI - still needs some learning !! AI Overview This is a vintage Chinese cash coin amulet or charm. It features a unique, decorative shape with multiple openings and Chinese characters inscribed on its surface. Type: Amulet or charm, designed in the style of a cash coin. Material: Likely a brass or bronze alloy, showing signs of age and patina. Design: Features a central opening and two side openings, with a loop at the top for suspension. Inscriptions: The characters suggest it might be a commemorative or a general good luck piece. 1 Quote
Deez77 Posted February 21 Report Posted February 21 Anyone have an extra 12k-15k to drop on a tsuba art print? 😆 https://www.bonhams.com/auction/31839/lot/2/philip-taaffe-b-1955-tsuba-figure-1995-96/ 3 1 Quote
Spartancrest Posted February 21 Author Report Posted February 21 (edited) A bit of cash needed for this as well! just over $3,000 USD https://www.1stdibs.com/furniture/asian-art-furniture/metalwork/antique-Japanese-meiji-period-tsuba-decorated-box-dish-fujii-yoshitoyo/id-f_45586682/ Or if you shop around https://jacksonsantique.co.uk/product/Japanese-komai-style-box-dish-fujii-yoshitoyo/ £1,400.00 which is $1886.92 USD - - It pays to look around!! Edited February 21 by Spartancrest 1 Quote
John C Posted March 12 Report Posted March 12 My latest crossover piece - a tabako-ire with tsuba, seppa, and kashira as the kanagu. John C. 2 1 Quote
Spartancrest Posted March 14 Author Report Posted March 14 https://www.jauce.com/auction/r1222928203 Quote
John C Posted March 17 Report Posted March 17 Curious. Looks like it started life as a pendant then the plug piece was soldered on recently. Wonder what it's supposed to plug into. John C. Quote
Spartancrest Posted March 17 Author Report Posted March 17 John see Posted February 6 a MEKUGI-NUKI or mekugi peg remover for a tsuka. Yes I think a very serious "user" could wear it as a pendant for "that special occasion" when you need to remove your sword handle. 1 1 Quote
Deez77 Posted March 20 Report Posted March 20 For your spring/summer collection: https://paypayfleamarket.yahoo.co.jp/item/z562035124 Damon 2 Quote
Spartancrest Posted March 24 Author Report Posted March 24 (edited) https://www.ebay.com/itm/167116012345 leather pouch with tsuba clasp https://www.ebay.com/itm/167923793099 and another with a fabric case! https://samuraimuseum.de/shop/en/tsuba-necklace-orange https://samuraimuseum.de/shop/en/scarf-tsuba-blue-gold Edited March 24 by Spartancrest better image 1 Quote
John C Posted March 26 Report Posted March 26 Just picked this up. A 1934 paper weight commemorating the birthday of Crown Prince Akihito. John C. 2 2 Quote
Spartancrest Posted March 26 Author Report Posted March 26 3 hours ago, John C said: John C. I hope you didn't pay more than these? https://www.fromjapan.co.jp/Japan/tw/auction/yahoo/input/e1017827423/ or https://www.jauce.com/auction/e1017827423 SOLD 2,000 yen or you could pay ten times the price! https://www.fromjapan.co.jp/Japan/tw/auction/yahoo/input/h418421872/ or https://www.jauce.com/auction/h418421872 still running BIN 20,000 yen [OUCH!] Something similar https://www.myday.com.tw/a_myday/product_view.php?apiname=api_japan_yahoo&itemcode=k1119341799 or https://www.jauce.com/auction/k1119341799 SOLD 32,100 yen! 1 Quote
John C Posted March 26 Report Posted March 26 9 hours ago, Spartancrest said: I hope you didn't pay more than these? No. I got it for 10 dollars, which is why I decided to buy it. At first I thought the medallion had been altered into a netsuke so I wasn't going to pony up too much. But for 10 bucks I thought it was interesting enough to get. John C. 2 1 Quote
Spartancrest Posted March 27 Author Report Posted March 27 9 hours ago, John C said: I got it for 10 dollars Well that is a great price for something of historic value. As a talking piece alone I think you have done well. [I have an overly large collection of "tsuba" paperweights myself - still interesting things ] 1 Quote
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