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Dear all I am selling a helmet stand made from antique oak wood. I have commissioned the piece at a local craftsman. Height is about 40cm. Asking price is EUR 110 plus actual shipping costs Best Chris PS: I also have a helmet stand in modern design made from steel (which was quite expensive…) which I am also selling for EUR 110. PM me if interested. Both stands are available at EUR 200 plus shipping.

Gotō Mitsumori (後藤光守) (see pictures attached) is still available at EUR 290 plus shipping!

Dear all thanks to a friend of mine, I had the opportunity to check the reference pieces in the Nara San Saku book. I came to the conclusion that my fuchi is unfortunately gimei. First of all, a mei on the right side SEEMS possible - there are reference pieces for the second generation Toshinaga (if it has ever existed) with a mei on the right side. It would be highly unlikely for a first generation Toshinaga but still possible. However: whereas the first kanji is typical for the first generation Toshinaga, the second kanji differs at the vertical strokes from important reference pieces. At this point, the only valid conclusion is that it must be considered gimei. So what do we have? We have a typical Nara fuchi which shows some features which can be also found on Toshinaga pieces (dimensions, surface structure and the dispersion on the seppa area). Unfortunately someone decided to put a mei on it which does not belong there. Best Chris

Thank you, Dale! The first one seems to be authentic. I think that we can consider the other two as Gimei. Kind regards Chris

Dear all I am looking for reference material on F/K by Nara Toshinaga which do either show monkeys/eagles or which are signed on the right side of the fuchi. Let me explain the background of my somehow strange request. I have in my collection a wakizashi koshirae which has formerly been owned by the now closed Tosogu Museum in Tokyo (sold via Christies in the early 2000s). The koshirae has undergone a restoration in the second half of the 20th century. As part of this restoration process, a new saya was made, the original menuki were removed AND the fuchi/kashira WERE REPATINATED. As a result, they look rather new but could in fact be much older. As the fuchi is signed "Toshinaga Kao" and we all know that his mei was very often faked, I had dismissed them as gimei ever since the koshirae came into my possession. I still consider the mei to be at least critical BUT after studying the workmanship for a while I must say that they are really well done. In particular, the ishime ground is very appealing (I tried to focus on this feature in my pictures). The easiest way would of course be to submit them for shinsa. However, the NBTHK has become very hesitant in the last year and when it comes to one of the big names, I guess that my best result could be horyu. And that does not help me at all. That means that I have to trust my own (and maybe your) judgement and would be gratefull for reference material on F/K by Toshinaga (ideally from the book on the Nara San Saku). Kind regards and a big thanks Chris

Last remaining Fuchi at auction: https://www.catawiki.com/en/l/87734687

Now at auction: https://www.catawiki.com/en/l/87733287

Now at auction: https://www.catawiki.com/en/l/87732387

Final price cut: EUR 300 for the package; I am willing to sell the kozuka without the kogatana für EUR 190. Plus shipping. Best Chris

Dear all Tough times for sellers - but great times for buyers: I am offering a very nice Ko Kinko kogai made from yamagane with the design of a ruler. It was made in the 17th century or earlier! It is a great piece for mounting on a Higo koshirae or to collect. The condition is still nice although it is slightly bent (could be fixed, however). It comes with recent NBTHK Hozon papers! The asking price is very modest and far below of what I have paid for it. Total length: approximately 23.7 cm Asking price: EUR 590.00 (no discounts) plus shipping Shipping costs are (including tracking and insurance): Germany EUR 6.99 EU EUR 14.49 UK EUR 26.99 Worldwide EUR 47.99 Best Chris

Special offer: I would be willing to sell the set WITHOUT the kogatana (that means just the kozuka with the kiri box) for EUR 260.00 plus shipping costs

Dear all I would like to part with this very nice Ko Kinko kozuka with the famous design of a monkey who tries to grap the moon. The kozuka is made from shakudo with nice highlights in gold (monkey) and silver (moon). The kozuka shows signs of wear and use. The inscription on the kogata reads as follows: Kiku Mon 月出山對島守 Tsukideyama Tsushima no Kami 藤原朝臣金永 Fujiwara Ason Kanenaga The whole set comes in a nice kiri box! Asking price is EUR 390.00 plus shipping costs Shipping costs are (including tracking and insurance): Germany EUR 6.99 EU EUR 14.49 UK EUR 26.99 Worldwide EUR 47.99 Best Chris

I like this topic ! I am 38 - and started collecting Japanese art almost 20 years ago. Best Chris

Maybe my pictures are just too bad… however one last update and the one and only price drop: No 1) SOLD (outside the NMB) No 2) 300 Euro (remember: good artist, signed PLUS Torigoye hakogaki!) No 4) 400 Euro (for an outstanding quality all shakudo and signed Goto item!) All prices plus shipping costs. Best Chris

Still available!

Thanks Jean - although I doubt that this would have made any difference. Again, another very lucky buyer!

Only two and half hours left - and still far below anything that can be considered a market value…

Now at auction (no reserve price): https://www.catawiki...pan-early-edo-period

Last chance for EUR 150 and FREE SHIPPING within the EU (international shipping fees will be reduced accordingly). This offer is only valid for this weekend

Final price cut to EUR 150 plus shipping.

Still available… maybe a price drop to EUR 160 plus shipping may help?

Indeed, Curran - it is funny that I had the exact same thought in mind when I first saw this tsuba !

Dear all I would like to part with a nice early Tempo/Tembo/Tenpo tsuba. The kokuin stamp used to create the surface pattern has a kiri design. The quality of the iron is good and the lamination can be seen in the nagako and hitsu-ana. Finally, the tsuba has a Sukidashi-mimi. If you want to learn more about Tempo tsuba, there is a well written article about Tempo Tsuba by Malcolm E. Cox available in the Download Section. Dimensions: Tsuba: 8.09 cm x 8.16 cm x 0.3 cm Nakago-ana: 3.36 cm x 1.01 cm (widest point) Asking price: EUR 170.00 Shipping costs including tracking and insurance are: Germany EUR 6.99 EU EUR 16.49 UK EUR 26.99 Worldwide EUR 47.99 Best Chris

You are right - I have corrected the FX rate. Best Chris

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