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  1. Here is a picture of the tsuba in question. Paul.
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    real or memorex?

    Many thanks Mike for sharing your knowledge and for your time, much appreciated. Paul.
  3. I can confirm that this is solid chain mail that is attached permanently around the mouth of the menpô (the nose is therefore no longer removable). Someone who was afraid of the dentist !! Paul.
  4. Try this: http://www.amazon.com/Legends-Stories-a ... 850&sr=1-1 Paul.
  5. This is one of the pictures I was trying to take: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File: ... 1_2012.jpg Here you can clearly see the renovation work on the front of the helmet (compare with the same picture in the saporta catalogue). Paul.
  6. Beware, there are only 2 weeks to go !! I must say "chapeau" to Thierry for the quality of his pictures. I have been twice to see this exhibition and each time I took picture - a complete dead loss !! Merci Thierry ! Paul.
  7. This is the Yashima sales "catalogue". It used to be 2 sheets but seems to be only one now on each issue. I have been told that by the time we Gaijin get them most of the important tsuba have already been sold !! Paul.
  8. Can someone give me more information on "Ogawa-san" as I would be interested in paying him a visit if I ever get back to NY. Many thanks. Paul.
  9. My first reaction was also yoshino-gawa, but the "wave" throws me off. Is this a "mud-wave" (doro-nami 泥波) ? Paul.
  10. How come Canada gets to see the exhibition for 11 months while Paris only gets it for 3 months ?? ... Jealous ! LOL! I guess you all saw the nice picture of Thierry https://picasaweb.google.com/1110344035 ... 0011801170 Paul.
  11. Hi Paul, The attached PDF was scanned from "Hon'Ami ka no hitobito 本阿弥家の人々" Paul. Hon'Ami seals.pdf
  12. Hi Mike, Is this the same as Kiwame-mei (極め銘) ? Thanks for sharing this outstanding tsuba and the information. Paul.
  13. Hello, A small "bump" with a little modification in the time span for Munesuke: Munesuke : Hôei 1 (1704) to Shôtoku 4 (1714) Muneakira : Kyôhô 8 (1723) to Kyôhô 14 (1729) Many thanks for your time & help. Paul.
  14. Hello, I am looking for pictures of signatures that include a date for the following two smiths for the corresponding specific period: Munesuke : Hôei 7 (1710) to Shôtoku 4 (1714) Muneakira : Kyôhô 8 (1723) to Kyôhô 14 (1729) All I need is a picture that is readable of the signature alone. Many thanks for your input. Paul (paulgill@softek.fr)
  15. Hi Jeff, Only the reference numbers in bold (black & white) and bold-underlined (colour) are illustrated. Seems that you are interested in one that isn't ! Paul.
  16. I can scan the article for you tomorrow Ford, if nobody beats me to it.... Paul.
  17. Dear Malcolm, In December 1600 a junk sank in the China sea, it contained many Chinese ceramics, other types of trade products and TSUBA. The cargo was brought to the surface by Frank Goddio in the early 90's, a (French) exhibition was organised in 1994. San Diego tsuba refer to tsuba that are similar to those found in the shipwreck and which can be dated with precision. Paul.
  18. In "Tôsôgu Machi-Bori Meihin Shûsei" by Fukushi Shigeo there is quite a section on the Yanagawa school, including several genealogies (p273, p278, p280, p282, p288, p294). I admit that I don't understand why there are so many genealogies, maybe I am missing something. If someone else also has this book could they check the above pages. I can always scan them but it is a big book and clumsy to scan. Paul.
  19. Hello, I found the following glossary in: Nihon no Kura 日本の鞍 馬事文化財団 (1979) Ian, could you please tell us when and where this exhibition that you are currently working will take place. Many thanks. Paul.
  20. Many thanks Tom ! Can you remember where you took the pictures of the armour exhibition in November 2009. Seems like a very interesting exhibition, I like the Saiga armour. Paul. EDIT: found it: Lethal Beauty
  21. Hello Justin, This seems to be the mon of the Kumagaya (熊谷) family, descending from the Taira clan. Hope that helps. Paul.
  22. http://www.bushidojapaneseswords.com/Sano%20museum1.htm Paul
  23. Does anyone know if these restrictions apply only between Japan and the USA or does it apply to all USA imports. If it is only between Japan and the USA then nothing stops you from shipping the item from Japan to Europe for example, and then forward it to the USA (a little more expensive but better than sending your Juyo via sea). Paul.
  24. I received the same info from a dealer in Japan. These new regulations come into effect as of November 17th !! Paul.
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