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Thanks for adding your opinions... interesting. I did feel some points were off, especially those dragons. Honestly they're a little tough on the eyes l

Thanks for chiming in gents, Hizen would have also been my guess, wondering if anyone had more to say about origins. That is what I saw George, thank you for confirming at least I know I'm not making it up in my head . I like that extra explanation regarding the meaning to a Samurai. Would have been an even nicer piece in its prime, appears to have had far more gold overlay throughout which has mostly come off/or covered by the more aggressive rust. Stephen wasn't for sale at the moment... was intending to bring it to the Show in Holland this summer.

Have this marvellous tsuba and I'm curious if the theme is of the legend where the carp swims up stream to be transformed into a Dragon (sorry I forget the Japanese name). Or is it another theme? Also please feel free to give opinions as to which school.

I though this would be an interesting discussion, saw it on yahoo and seems like the listing was pulled so no longer active Maybe someone here picked it up, was curious to know more about it if anyone wants to chime in. Looks a little crude with the inlays but an interesting piece nonetheless.

wait, did I read that correctly.... closing price ¥6,011,000???

Not on the outside surface Uwe, I didn't check thoroughly inside which I'll do.

Both nice sets, I have a similar set to the first one... not saying this because it is mine but I personally prefer the interpretation of the shish more on my Dou... also the kabuto is far more interesting and ornate.

Chris got a few menpo in case you're interested....

Definitely a sad loss, a great gentleman and member, I enjoyed our occasional email exchange like many of you. He will be missed. Thank you for those who shared their experiences with him and condolences to all who knew him. He had a liking for his brothers North of the border. RIP Arnold

Thanks John, looks like some good things were missed, wish I was able to attend... this time it was so close to home but was in Japan when it happened

Hi Folks, here is a posters for the 2020 Japan Art Expo, please share. File appears to be reduced so feel free to email me if need be, I have the larger file and PDF format. Looking forward to the event, will be a good one!

Had a Japanese sword friend who's normally very good at reading kanji confirm he thought the Mei read "Munenaga Saku". Thank guys for all your effort on this one, so a Myochin Ichiguchi signed Munenaga Saku. Question is Uwe, when was Munenaga active?

Hi Luc, no sadly my Katchu library and reference material is very slim compared to my Nihonto resources. I do however have "helmets of the Saotome school"

Thanks Gents for pouring in the effort for this one, So would most of you agree it is most like Munenage and not Terunaga, from Ichiguchi Myochin school? Any documents supporting a Mei of this maker?

Here are some images of the Mei, maybe I got it wrong?

Thanks guys for chiming in, I'm quite certain this is an Edo Era piece. The inside of the Hachi is probably just as important if not more than the outside, so maybe this will help with the discussion. Took a couple of pictures with my iPhone, an older model so the camera isn't superb.

Using our great resources here, reaching out the Katchu folks in hopes of finding out which school this piece belongs to. Mei reads Terunaga Saku. Also forgot what you call this style kabuto? Sorry for the so so iPhone pictures but I think you get an idea. Thanks in advance!

Thanks Guido and Kyle for your input. I like the possibility of Chinese classics, I'll read into it more.

Have this tsuba that I am fond of, interesting motif which I'm not entirely sure is. Appears to be poems? I can't make out what is written on the cover of the books, maybe a member has seen this before. Details are quite nice.

Wow Ian, thank you. Couldn't have asked for a better reference and so fast on your part. Again a big thanks!

Hello Katchu friends. Was wondering if I could get some more info on the armorer "Haruta Munetsugu". What were his years of activity more of less, was this recorded somewhere. Was told he was active Muromachi period? More precise dates if possible and how good of a armorer was he?

Recently got hold of this one, roundish and medium sized. Measures 7.4cm high by 6.9cm wide. Have pictures that are more clear and less pixelated. Feel free to PM me.

Donation sent, hopefully it will make a small dent.

Got a laugh in there to your comment Brian, thanks for trying to continue from my poor attempt at humour, you succeeded far better... A big thanks to Jean, Steven and Mauro for your input. Mauro that is a very specific story which I managed to find and began reading. It does sound like it could be that, will continue reading. Thanks again!