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Hi Malcolm, well, really we will never know, just utilize the logic, if we assume the piece is original no sense for the artist (considering in general Japanese metal works, like for exemple the kozuka both sides or Tsubas) ,to let empty with no any decoration the reverse side...the Mt Fuji and all decoration look in armony with the main subject in front, and probably contain a message that Lord protect all Japan...This fanciful interpretation have the same value (really no much) to assume that the cross is original in front and the design of Mt Fuji made in Komai... the true has gone with the artist...

Tks. so much Brian...and Tks also to John drinking or not... So, the kozuka appraisal intrigue me because I'din't see any pc. in the market signed by him.. As for the two Tsubas, I have received for the two pcs. an offer of usd. 8'000.- which I estimate too low...please, your best tought? About the crucifix Brian like you I don't have any idea... Regards to both and tks. again

John tks. so much...but the signed pc. is the fitting with the gold carpa fish...Teruhide is famous artist?...and, based in your own experience how much you appraise the pcs? (provided is allowed to ask this in the Forum...if not sorry) sincere regards. Louis

This is the completition od the previous one.Tks and regards. Louis

Hi, from Switzerland! I'm glad to be a new member in this forum. I'm also member of the International Netsule Society. In my collection I have some few pcs. which I very much appreciate your knowledge, explanations, opinions and in one case the translation. They are 2 Tsubas, one Gotto school, both unsigned One crucifix unsigned One fitting