Martin Posted April 29, 2007 Report Posted April 29, 2007 Hi all, I was asking myself once and again if there were any rules to identify a certain Tsuba school or even Tsubako (on mumei pieces). Tsuba are THAT various in terms of material, shape, theme and techniques applied, that this is a very interesting question to me. As for swords there are some general methods to apply for this approach: - the Sugata tells you about the age - the Hamon and Hada helps to attribute the sword to a certain school or even smith. I read about some approach to come close to an identification judging size, thickness rim shape and other characteristics ( http://www.geocities.com/alchemyst/tsuba/tsubaid.htm ). I could also imagine that for instance the design of the Hitsu Ana and Seppa-Dai may lead to an answer. But these are I guess only rough methods. Is it simply only a question of experience and long term studying to be able to get close to a school and artist? It would be great if anybody (also "Nobody" of course :lol: ) could share some experience and advice or recommend some books on this question. cheers to all Quote
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