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Hi Ford, For of all, for everyone, I am only relaying info here and am not involved in this publication at all. There is indeed no mention of this publication on the Nihon Art web site yet. I received a letter from the publisher as I have already purchased from them in the past so I am sure others will have received the same letter. I asked Mr Heckmann if I could post this information on the forum. I am sure this will be a great book. Mr Haynes has been collecting since he was 16, that's 64 years now. This publication illsutrates only 189 tsuba that he has kept throughout his career, they can only be of very high quality/interest. Paul.

The long awaited publication by Robert Haynes will be available next month. Those who are interested may contact Mr Günther Heckmann (http://www.nihonart.de). Paul. Gai Sô Shi - The Robert E. Haynes Study Collection of Japanese sword fittings Robert E. Haynes was born in 1930, and at the age of 16 aquired his first tsuba. Since this time he has studied this area of Japanese craftwork like almost no other expert and carried out research which goes far beyond the usual activity of a collector. Thousands of objects went through his hands, and till today he still continues to record everything that appears to be of importance with regards to this subject. In the year 2001 his “Index” was published, the most comprehensive documentation of artists in the field of Japanese sword decoration to date. Most of the objects he acquired came and went, he kept only very few in his study collection, out of pleasure or specialist interest. Altogether these 189 objects are to be presented for the first time in a publication. Together with perfect photographic images the individual pieces are described in detail by Robert E. Haynes and set in a comparative scientific context. This makes it possible for the less practiced enthusiast to understand what is so fascinating about these objects, why in particular these chosen pieces remain in the collection, and why his collection can correctly be called a study collection. The objects are depicted in their original size, and sometimes also with enlarged details, over 236 pages. The chronological arrangement of the pieces, a separate listing of signatures and the presentation of all the pieces in high resolution in the internet, give the reader a new perspective with regards to these masterpieces of Japanese metal artwork, from the simple pleasure of viewing to the deeper scientific work. An introduction by Robert E. Haynes and a foreword by Yoshio Watanabe and Terutaka Kawabata from Tokyo, demonstrates the international acceptance of Robert E. Haynes, whose opinion is also appreciated by many experts even in Japan. Gai Sô Shi is available in the languages German, English and Japanese, at the price of 128,- Euro plus post and packaging. The publication will be digitally printed and will appear in a small initial print run which will be extended according to demand.

Dear Robert, Could you please tell me where at the DTI show we can pick up an English version of the catalogue as I have a friend who could pick up a copy for me. Otherwise I would also be interested in an electronic version (paulgill@softek.fr) Many thanks. Paul.

Hi Darcy, I can also give a hand at proof reading if necessary. Paul.

Markus, you DID NOT READ that, I repeat, you DID NOT READ that! LOL Darcy, I have helped proof-reading some projects and that alone was a major headache so I fully grasp your situation. This is not much help but I can also pre-pay for the next one. Thanks. Paul.

For armour, try: Galerie Jean Christophe Charbonnier 52 rue de Verneuil 75007 Paris http://www.artdujapon.org/jcc/ Paul.

Similar examples are also found in the "Katchû - Abumi - Tôsôgû, Kaga Han no Katchû" exhibition catalogue, 1997. There are also some wooden tsuba examples.

Pics sent. Paul.

Reading my PS will you see that the pictures were too big to be uploaded on the Forum. E-mail me and I will forward then on. Paul.

Well done Pete !! Here are the details Joe. Paul. PS: pics too big, e-mail me and I will send them on (paulgill @ softek.fr) - remove spaces

Thanks Mike. It's a shame that EB members can't take advantage of this, it would be great if we could share our triflings.

Hi Mike, Was there a handout like the one you did for Machibori ? Thanks. Paul.

Dear Morita San, Dear Curran, Interesting thread and thanks for the translation. Curran, do you have a link to/ picture of the tsuba papered Ono by the NBTHK ? Thanks. Paul.

Hello, Does anyone by any chance have the auction results for the following French sale: Collection de la Baronne Gérard Tajan 27 Novembre 1989 A copy would be much appreciated. Many thanks. Paul. (wwwgill@telmat-net.fr)

Hello all, This is a notification to let you know that the Japanese book on fittings by Sasano Masayuki, Tôsôgu no Kigen, is now available in English. This is a great document for the study and appreciation of Japanese sword fittings: Text volume: http://www.lulu.com/product/paperback/t ... en/6438122 Picture volume: http://www.lulu.com/product/paperback/t ... on/6450887 Paul. Note: this is an official English version, royalties will be paid to the Sasano family.

Did anyone attend the lecture last night ? Interesting ? Thanks for the update, Paul.

There was a Jizai Okimono exhibition at the Tokyo National Museum in September 2008: Jizai Okimono - Articulated iron figures of animals 特集陳列　自在置物―本物のように自由に動かせる昆虫や蛇 They also published a nice catalogue for the event. Paul.

I would also be interested in a copy of a handout and I am also willing to pay costs. Please e-mail me if anyone can do so. Many thanks, Paul.

I have been in contact with Lody, very friendly and helpful. I also purchased a book from him, excellent service. If you read his article "Namban project" you can see that he is a very serious person. Not much to go by but I think it reflect his personality. Paul.

Hi Grey, There are no "National Treasures" in the Okayama Prefectural Museum. I am wondering if there is a mix up with the Ôyama Jinja. I guess the only way to find out will be at the exhibition or in the catalogue. Thanks for the heads up though! Paul.

I believe this is the armour Ian is talking about. I also scanned the description in case anyone would be willing to translate. Thanks, Paul.

Hello, Here are 2 references I found on Haruaki: A late-Edo period masterwork: shibuichi tsuba by Kono Haruaki John Yumoto JSSUS V26, N°3, May 1994 Tôsôgû Edo: Kôno Haruaki Kobayashi Terumasa Token Bijutsu N°53, 1993 Paul.

Now that I have the book I mentioned in hands I can confirm that the scan you sent isn't from this book BUT it is illustrated on p44. It was also published in the English Edition of Tôken Bijutsu, n° 45. My apologies for the mixup. Paul.

You can find a copy at Amazon Japan: http://www.amazon.co.jp/%E9%90%94%E3%83 ... 859&sr=1-1 ISBN-13: 978-4473031860 (in case the above link doesn't work) Paul.

That page comes from the following publication: http://pagesperso-orange.fr/bernard.thi ... /1795.html Paul.