Yokoya Somin Tsuba

[Ronin 47]

Hi I was wondering if anyone might be able to shed some light on the controversy concerning Yokoya Somin I producing tsuba, I have read two theory's regarding this, one that he did not make tsuba at all, and that all tsuba signed by Yokoya Somin are by later generations, and another that he did produce tsuba but in very limited numbers. I know that there are two Tsuba in the Alexander Mosle catalog supposedly by Yokoya Somin I and one of those( the one with the horse I think) has been published in some Japanese references as made by Yokoya Somin I, and I vaguely remember another tsuba I think depicting Shoki in another Japanese reference also stating that it was by Yokoya Somin I. So I guess my question is what is the general consensus in Japan (if any at all) concerning this, and what is the consensus concerning the legitimacy of the above mentioned Tsuba supposedly by Yokoya Somin I. Thanks in advance for any input

 

Austin Ross

[Ludolf Richter]

Hi Austin,here are 3 pieces made by Somin I.Ludolf

[Pete Klein]

Hi Austin. Fukushi sensei has two tsuba listed in his Machibori book, one being the second one above. I would say this probably would reflect the current thinking in Japan. Haynes mentions in his Index that there are several examples in the Mosle collection of later generation work.

[Ronin 47]

Thanks guys that answers my question.

 

Austin Ross

[Jacques]

Hi,

 

Some nice pieces here