darthlaker Posted September 13 Report Posted September 13 This is one of my favourite swords of my Dad's. I really like the two Horimono on it. Thought I would share and also pleased to hear comments about the quality etc. just for my interest. Thanks. Note: to see the whole photo you need to click on each photo below. 1 Quote
Rivkin Posted September 13 Report Posted September 13 I have to apologize for being straightforward, but I will mention right away that I also would appreciate having a sword with horimono like this and looking at it from time to time. But this is a very recent style, 20th century, possibly early Showa. The elements are flat rather than 3D to the point that most elements are just accented as contours, you don't see actually scales of the dragon etc.. Ambitious but the execution is fast. 2 1 Quote
darthlaker Posted September 14 Author Report Posted September 14 24 minutes ago, Rivkin said: I have to apologize for being straightforward, but I will mention right away that I also would appreciate having a sword with horimono like this and looking at it from time to time. But this is a very recent style, 20th century, possibly early Showa. The elements are flat rather than 3D to the point that most elements are just accented as contours, you don't see actually scales of the dragon etc.. Ambitious but the execution is fast. Thanks Kirill for your honesty. I have had someone else tell me the execution is rather average. I do still like the picture of the man on the hill and the little animal under him. (Not sure what it all represents....) Quote
Nobody Posted September 14 Report Posted September 14 35 minutes ago, darthlaker said: Thanks Kirill for your honesty. I have had someone else tell me the execution is rather average. I do still like the picture of the man on the hill and the little animal under him. (Not sure what it all represents....) Ref. Vaiśravaṇa - Wikipedia 3 1 Quote
darthlaker Posted September 14 Author Report Posted September 14 Just now, Nobody said: Ref. Vaiśravaṇa - Wikipedia Thanks! Quote
Bryce Posted September 14 Report Posted September 14 G'day Mark, Thanks for posting. To help you here is a comparison shot of your dragon with a more detailed example by Gassan Sadakatsu dated 1920. Cheers, Bryce 1 1 Quote
darthlaker Posted September 14 Author Report Posted September 14 1 hour ago, Bryce said: G'day Mark, Thanks for posting. To help you here is a comparison shot of your dragon with a more detailed example by Gassan Sadakatsu dated 1920. Cheers, Bryce thanks Bryce no comparison! Amazing work of a master. Quote
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