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Baka Gaijin & Bugyotsuji, Thanks for the link and verifications of the name. This will give me more information in my search for answers. Appreciate the help, Howard Dennis

Being a former Marine I couldn't resist this especially since I collect Japanese art. It's an art form of gold and silver inlay over a controlled rusted surface called Komai. Has the name Mac on one end and Jeauue on the other. I'm told a unit flew this style helicopter out of Okinawa in the 1950's and 1960's. Other than that suggestion I have no idea when it was made. It has the Amita logo on the bottom. Do the characters under the names look like kanji? Thanks for any help, Howard Dennis

Franco D, Thank You for your response. Howard Dennis

Waiting for an online purchase to arrive and thought I'd ask for help understanding theme of this inro. Is it just a generic depiction of a man watching a crane in flight or could it have a specific meaning? Thank You, Howard Dennis

This tsuba online, what does it depict and are these kanji that can be translated? Thanks for any assistance, Howard Dennis

Thank You to all who responded, it has all been very helpful and informative. I agree about it being a dramatic but sad scene a response expressed by many viewers. Another responder suggested it could possibly show the results of Falconry or possible a political statement of the times such as the weak being dominated by the strong?? there is no damage other than a fading of the polish of the black due to wear .The wires are either gilded or polished brass as they have a brass colored shine to them. The rim is gilded. There is another very similiar one on eBay now but it is definitely of a lower quality as it has less detail. I have always wanted a cloisonne charger for my collection and I think this one fills that slot about as well as anyone could hope for. Howard Dennis

Latest online purchase has a signature I'd like to get translated if possible and also to learn anything about age and school if possible. Thank You. Howard Dennis

Very heavy metal, brass or bronze with a matte black back with wire scroll work embedded. Howard Dennis

Latest find at local antique shop. Any information as to age and or school greatly appreciated. It measures11 7/8 inches across and is 1 1/2 inches deep. Thanks, Howard Dennis

Once again Thank you all for putting in the time to research this piece for me and my wife to better understand this latest addition to our collection. Without your help they are just random oriental objects but now they have a whole new life to enjoy and pass on in the future. Howard Dennis

SO, this can't be translated?? Howard Dennis

Wife would like to know if you fellows could translate her latest antique store purchase. I apologize for not knowing proper orientation of signature. Please feel free to correct it. Howard Dennis

Thank You Colin. Seller was told by an appraiser that this wasn't an old piece but it sure seemed to have some age to me and your research seems to bear that out. Howard Dennis

I just spent a lot of time online trying to find the maker and time period of my latest purchase but couldn't find it. Hopefully someone here can help. Thanks in advance, Howard Dennis

Thanks again for helping a fellow collector to more enjoy new additions to the fullest. Howard Dennis

Arnaud, Thank You so much for your assistance I never would have found this. Is there a specific family name assosiated with it? Howard Dennis

Waiting for an inro I purchased online and wonder if I can get any information on what I assume is a family Mon. Thanks for any help, Howard Dennis

Tehsho, Thanks for your responses they are exactly what I have found as well. Howard Dennis

While looking this over more carefully I noticed something I missed initially. I assumed the saya was a textured lacquer surface and set it aside as nothing out of the ordinary. Today I noticed what seems like a panel of what looks to me like leather glued to each side. Is it possible that is what I'm seeing? Howard Dennis

I'm trying to restore a cut yari pole and would like to hide the repair under a Kabura-maki or Chidome knot but don't know how it was originaly tied. Are there any online instructions on how this was done? Howard Dennis

Dale. Thank You for the help. Appreciate it. Howard Dennis

Found an old tsuba today and wonder what you guys can tell me about it. It seemed to be a cast copy but two things puzzle me. It rings when struck like a forged tsuba and it it had tiny bits of gold in the center of the flowers and on one stalk. At first I thought it had a blued surface but when cleaned of all the dirt it seems to show remmants of black lacquer. Does it have any age and was it just a low grade tsuba or a tourist piece? Thanks for any help, Howard Dennis

Thanks again Uwe. Howard Dennis

Thank you so much Arnaud. That is fantastic. One question if I may? It was sold to me as being signed Kaneyoshi? Sorry about the sideways image it just refused to load correctly! Howard Dennis

Just bought a jyumonji yari from Japan and the seller sent this copy of what I believe is the registration paper. Does it give any information about the yari? Thanks for any help, Howard Dennis