LIG ART GALLERY- CAUTION

[cluckdaddy76]

https://www.jauce.com/auction/j1207560470   This dealer seems to have an unlimited supply of this particular reproduction tsuba listed in the link. I notice one from them nearly every week since I have been using the auctions as part of my studying tools. Looking at the other offerings, this dealer may specialize in all kinds of reproductions but cannot say for certain, it is just a feeling I have when looking at the quality of many of the items listed. I would suggest any new collectors stay away from any of the fittings listed, I just do not trust a seller who regularly posts modern fakes and even though a couple pieces may be actual Edo period tosogu, they are of very poor quality. I think most people have figured this particular tsuba in the link is no good, but I have seen them sell for upwards of $250 USD a few times in the last six months or so. 

 

Jason

[John C]

Oh crap. Do you think he gives refunds?

Just kidding...

What caught my eye first, though, was how the low point looks old and weathered but the high point looks pristine.

 

John C.

[cluckdaddy76]

Sometimes this seller has variety when it comes to this tsuba, there is also a plain version with no color at all. One time he even had both listing at the same time . I just feel bad because people still buy them all the time.