Toryu2020 Posted September 5, 2010 Report Posted September 5, 2010 Or other of our tsuba experts; How does one cut the hitsu-ana? Below I have attempted to attach photos of a tsuba which I believe to be Satsuma, very simple, iron roundel, nice iron IMO. Upon close inspection one can see the outline of a kozuka hitsu. The metal inside this outline is no different than that of the plate itself. The outline can be seen on both sides of the plate. Not sure the photos can show this but what are we looking at? Is this the beginning of a hitsu-ana that was never cut out or has the maker somehow cut an opening and then filled it with the same steel as the plate? Curious as to your alls thoughts... -t Quote
Grey Doffin Posted September 5, 2010 Report Posted September 5, 2010 Hi Tom, Because some metal has been lost (at 2:00 and 4:00 on the top picture) my guess would be cut and plugged. But what do I know. For a similar situation but with a different conclusion, see my latest post on "New group of old tsuba from the Skip Holbrook collection" on the buy, sell, trade forum. Grey Quote
Ford Hallam Posted September 5, 2010 Report Posted September 5, 2010 I'd have to agree with Grey. The hitsu has certainly been plugged. Why it's been done in this, very subtle way we can only speculate about. I find it quite an appealing idea. regards, ford Quote
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