Popular Post Okan Posted March 10 Popular Post Report Posted March 10 Hi all, I would like to share three tsuba that recently joined my collection: an Umetada tsuba with karakusa design (perhaps Momoyama?), a Kaga piece, and a Momoyama Heianjo. Each has a different taste and gives a slightly different feeling. Any thoughts or observations are very welcome. 8 8 1 Quote
Lewis B Posted March 10 Report Posted March 10 1 hour ago, Robert S said: The second one (willows) is spectacular! I came on to say the exact same thing. The observation and design elements work so beautifully together. Reminds me of the motif on the Kokuho Norishige wakizashi tsuba in Ian's possession. 1 2 Quote
Spartancrest Posted March 10 Report Posted March 10 Okay Okam - - where do you do your shopping? I love that second guard. 1 1 Quote
Curran Posted March 11 Report Posted March 11 Multi-tone Kaga works like your #2 are getting to be very rare. When you do see them, they are often rubbed damaged due to the raised shape of the seppa dai. Please take good care of it. On my very short bucket list is a trip up to Kanazawa area for a few days to take in the spirit of the Maeda lands. A really good Kaga Kinko or Kaga Goto tsuba is on also on my tsuba wish list. That and a good Nobuiye of design that suits me. 4 1 Quote
Dereks Posted March 11 Report Posted March 11 Thanks for sharing these, Okan. Like you said, all three give me a different feeling. The Umetada especially reminds me of my tea ceremony experience—calm and elegant. It’s the kind of piece I’d enjoy holding in my hands after a long day, just to slow down and clear my head. 1 1 Quote
Dereks Posted March 11 Report Posted March 11 11 minutes ago, Mark S. said: Derek… Where/when did you study tea ceremony? I haven’t studied tea ceremony myself, but I’ve attended 6–7 sessions during my visits to Japan. That’s what this piece brought to mind. 1 Quote
Exclus1ve Posted Friday at 02:32 PM Report Posted Friday at 02:32 PM I like Kaga Zogan. Your tsuba made me take action) I’ll share my new acquisition soon. 2 Quote
Okan Posted Friday at 07:52 PM Author Report Posted Friday at 07:52 PM 5 hours ago, Exclus1ve said: I like Kaga Zogan. Your tsuba made me take action) I’ll share my new acquisition soon. Looking forward to seeing it! Quote
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