hddennis Posted April 30 Report Posted April 30 While visiting my daughter in Virginia last week I stumbled on a collection of oriental antiques and was able to bring some nice pieces home to add to our collection. This cloisonne Tachi Koshirae is one of my favorites. At first I thought I could make something better than the coat hanger that held it all together loosely so it rattled and banged the fittings every time it was handled. I now realize the task is beyond my meager skills and since the Koshirae is flawless other than the expected patina from age. Is there anyone in North America that would have the skill to create a tsunagi without having a blade to copy? Thanks in advance for any help or suggestions on how to get this properly reassembled for display. Howard Dennis Quote
Ray Singer Posted April 30 Report Posted April 30 Contact Josiah Boomershine. Boomershinejosiah@gmail.com 1 Quote
hddennis Posted May 1 Author Report Posted May 1 Thanks Ray, we messaged each other and I'm waiting for instructions. Appreciate the help. Howard Dennis Quote
hddennis Posted May 1 Author Report Posted May 1 Having never handled nor actually seen in person a cloisonne sword before can anyone tell me what they would have had as a blade originally? Wood or metal? If metal was it actually a real blade or just a metal Tsunagi? Howard Dennis Quote
Brian Posted May 1 Report Posted May 1 The ones I have seen had real blades, although nothing spectacular. Shin shinto mainly. But it's a very striking koshirae and must have meant a lot to someone. 1 Quote
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