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Sincer longer time I want to offer an item here again A very nice Mino Dragon Kozuka. Supposedly a Momoyama period Menuki, later married to a Kozuka base in edo times, showing the high regard of the former menuki. Great condition and magnificent carving with NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon - 2700$ Donation to NMB will be made if sold here! Video on Youtube in higher resolution:

Hi Everyone, over the past months I did some work on several pieces of the artist Takase Eiju and was able to put this into a book with lots of detailed photography and some written information. You can find it for download on my website via the following link: https://www.tosogu.de/catalogue I also have a few hardcopies left, please PM me if interested. I hope you enjoy the book and would love to get your subscription on my website for upcoming works and also some Tosogu I showcase from time to time. Also, your feedback, via Mail or PM for example, is highly appreciated to ensure continuous improvement of my work. Best regards, Marco

1 & 2 sold 90€ for 3&4&5 together

Yeah, saw it myself... Asked Brian to move it

No 5)

3&4

Hopefully the last one for a while... Haha 1) Masamune book 95€ 2) Kiyomaro book with case 115€ 3) Mitsuo book on sword collecting (A5) 40€ 4) Sumitomo collection 50€ 5) Two thin, yet nice catalogues with nihonto and tosogu 30€ All together 285€. Currently in Germany, all books in good condition, some with small nicks or stains on some pages, exception for the cover of No°3 as visible.

Nice Kozuka, a quality piece

Rapid sale to 750€ - Found something interesting and want to liquify, haha.

Finally, hardcopies received

Hi Everyone, I am happy to announce that I am currently finalizing the next book project with the help of some collector friends. It deals with the Takase school, setting a clear focus on Takase Eiju and several excellent works from his hand. I attach a small preview with some of the included pieces here. The full version contains an extensive mei/kao/stamp/go comparison section and lots of very large and detailed images. I will update info on this on my website and occasionally here as well. As some may have noted, also my website www.tosogu.de has gone through some changes recently, I hope to the better. Any feedback is very welcome. Best regards and a lovely first weekend of the year, Marco Takase_Bookpreview.pdf

Hi, here some Tosogu for the Blade fans! I want to part with a very nice and historic pair of Menuki made by Bungo Taro Motoyuki. These menuki are in Nakago shape and are possibly the last work done by this former swordsmith, ending his career with these Menuki. A highly personal and interesting piece of tosogu that comes in a high quality, custom fitted box. More info below in the images. 1100 Euro for NMB member with worldwide shipping possible. If sold here, donation to the NMB will be made! Best, Marco

600 Euro final price for a quick sale

Hi Everyone, time to let these nice Mito menuki go that I undigged from my Japan-drawer. Six fish are depicted with 5 different species together with seaweed in the back. All of these are excellent edible fish: In gold red snapper, on the right menuki also flounder and tachiou, a very popular seasonal fish in summer. The left menuki depits also a red snapper, on the bottom a yellowfin thuna and finally, what could likely be a mackerel. The scales are finely carved and the mixed metal inlays well executed. The pins on the back have been removed. Comes in a quality custom-fitted box. 750 Euro.

For starting collecting I would back both the statements of Dale and Fred. The NMB is a resource with many knowledgable collectors that can give you an honest opinion on pieces. Many items that seem 'amazing' or will yield big 'wow' in facebook groups are, with some detailled looking and experience at best mediocre. With Fred Weissberg from Nihonto.com you're certainly in good hands for high end fittings.