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Dear Ford, Could you please give me the reference of the (most recent) publication on Kano Natsuo that you are referring to. Many thanks, Paul.

Piers, could you describe the kote and suneate that you returned as I am curious. Pity that you didn't take a picture. Do you think the owner would be willing to send you one ? Thanks, Paul.

I really don't have the experience to comment. Maybe Ian could suggest a good reading list. Paul.

I guess this is where the furigana helps. Sadly, it is not always available, hence the confusion. Paul.

Difficult question Brian. I guess you are referring to non-Japanese text. There are the two books by Mr Burawoy on the Kôzu and Stibbert collection that include outstanding items with great information on the differents schools. Both books are dual language English-French: Kôzu: http://www.toriilinks-editions.com/en/en_cat_kozu.php Stibbert: http://www.toriilinks-editions.com/en/e ... ibbert.php There is also the book on the Galeno collection by Ian Bottomley. Other interesting books, for beginners: Arms & Armour of the Samurai Bottomley, Hopson Saturn books Japanese Arms & Armour HR Robinson Crown Publishers Inc Hope this helps. Paul.

Hi Brian, An abstract is a condensed version of the original, giving the overall topo in a few pages. A résumé if you like. The original work is in French. Work is in progress for a full English version. The idea is to give an overview of the work for those who don't read French. Paul.

Some of you may already know of the publication of Mr Burawoy's PhD - "Armuriers du Japon XVIe - XVIIe siècle". As the book is only available in French for the time being, there is now an English and a Japanese Abstract available for download. There is also a Corrigenda file with the latest corrections and updates. These files may be downloaded from the following link: http://www.gill.telmat-net.fr/ Paul.

Carlo, could you please give me the details of Conlan's book. Has it just come out ? Thanks, Paul.

For those of you who can make it to Paris over the next month there will be a very nice sales exhibition on Japanese armour featuring menpô, kabuto, armour, fittings and swords: http://www.artdujapon.com Exceptional Objects November 28th - December 24th. Monday to Saturday from 2pm to 7pm. A catalogue of the exhibition will be available from Novembre 28th. You can either order a copy on-line or you can get one directly from the exhibition. Don't hesitate to contact us if you have any question. Paul.

Here is the link to the minisite: http://www.rinpa2008.jp Catalogue can be found on e-bay (not my site): 120328743215 Paul.

The long awaited book on Japanese armour by Robert Burawoy is now available: http://pups.paris-sorbonne.fr/pages/aff ... php?Id=746 This is the final version of his PhD that has been published by the Paris-Sorbonne University. For the time being it is only in French and is available from PUPS (above link) or Amazon France (use the ISBN for a search). It is an outstanding book with ground breaking information. Paul.

The ToriiLinks edition web site is finally available in English: http://www.toriilinks-editions.com/en/index.php They accept credit card or paypal. Outstanding books that I fully recommend to any armour enthusiast. Paul.

Thanks for your help Guido. I already have the sword catalogue but was hoping to get one on the fittings. Paul.

Thanks for the update Guido. Do you know if there is a catalogue available ? Many thanks, Paul. PS: do you have a fax number and/or an e-mail address for this museum ?

Thanks Ian for your info. I visited the Manor prior to it's restoration and was flabbergasted by the sheer amount of itmes stored away in each room. The armour room was quite something but you couldn't really enjoy the "view" because of the number of items and very poor lighting. I see you mentioned that a catalogue was produced for the armour collection, do you have any more info as I only ever found a general guide catalogue. Many thanks, Paul.

Here is what I could make out Martin. From right to left: Kiku Hana Sukashi Tsuba Height 7,1cm - Width 6,8cm Thickness 0,45cm Muromachi Jidai 16(th) seiki (century) Yamagane 24 (petal ?) kiku sukashi ..... Hope that helps for starters. Paul.

Hi Michal, I have the following descriptions in my glossary (but can't remember where I picked them up): Yô-Sukashi: positive silhouette used in the Ji-Sukashi method (petal shaped rim) Kage Sukashi: negative silhouette used in the Ji-Sukashi method (a little vague !!) Hope this sheds some light. Paul.

Hi Lewis, Seems to me that this tanto tsuba has been turned into a pendant (ring attached to the top of the tsuba). Do you have a picture with the ring ? Paul.

Thanks Dino for your help. As I needed to know because of booking plane tickets I decided to call the MET, which took some doing to get hold of the right people. Anyway, the exhibition has been POSTPONED !!!!! They are currently rescheduling but can't offer any new dates yet. Paul.

I noticed that the exhibition "Art of the Samurai" that was scheduled to open on October 21st 2008 is no longer listed in the "Upcoming list of Events" on the MET website. I have tried to contact them but so far no-one has answered back. Has anyone heard if this exhibition has been canceled/Re-scheduled ? Many thanks, Paul.

Hello, I was curious to know what NCJSC members do with their newsletters once they have read them. Being more specific, how do you store them. A few years back, I simply removed the staple and sorted them out: display items, kantei, articles, and so on. And then I spiral bound each set to be able to use them easily. The way they were published last year it was very difficult to seperate them as the end of an article would finish on the front of one page and the start of a new article on the back (which I fully understand as it saves on papers, ink and trees !). Sometimes you can photocopy, but then there is colour and, for me, difference in paper format. So NCJSC members, what do you do with your copies ? Many thanks, Paul.

Very nice way to start this section Pete, thanks. Recognize the yellow band around the pic Paul.

I believe it is called a GUNBAI UCHIWA. Paul. Edit: I see that great minds have the same answer at the same time

Thanks Brian. What is fantastic about the NMB is TEAMWORK. We all chip in and end up with a rather interesting conclusion. Thanks to all everywhere. Paul.

Dear Nobody, Many thanks for that. I admit that I was having trouble reading Haynes hand written fax. The correct reading is: 香堂 (Kôdô) - 香 means incense/fragrance. (edit: Haynes did insist on the "incense/fragrance" association) At least someone reads my ravings :lol: Paul.