mareo1912

Hey guys, just started redoing my inventory photos today and took off with this beautiful Tsuba by Ford Hallam. Please note the fine blue/purple shimmering created by one of the patina layers and the vivid mimi. Couldn't resist to share this beauty. Big compliment to Ford! (The pictures lost lots of detail due to size limits on NMB)

Thanks Ford for posting my new favourite Tsuba! (Can relate to the Ape when reading a new scientific publication)

The rust hurts...

Generelly speaking I like the kozuka, especially the whale-eye and wave work, but the dragon seems somewhat off in terms of execution. Also some condition issues...

I'd jump in on the gimei position as with the previously mentioned points. Adding to Uwe on the signature site of argumentation, the signature looks nothing like any reference I found for Masatsune II.

Hey Peter, I remember very well a sword I viewed last year which had gorgeous Ko-Mino menuki in pine tree design. They were probably worth more than the blade inside, so somehow overkill, but depending on the blade/koshirae worth/period/style, I think fittings should be appropriate in price and one of the other points. IMO, it would remain a weakpoint of the koshirae if I used menuki of low quality. Last menuki I had mounted on an Aikuchi Tanto, some nice Goto Teijo.

Hello guys, I'm looking at the attached part of Tanobe sensei sayagaki. It is for a yamato shizu blade and while I got the parts about length etc. I struggle with this section. Any help highly appreciated and thank you in advance!

Hey guys, one of my pieces up for debate. The Yasuchika mei beside, what do you think about the piece/ what school you think of when seeing it? Bigger pics: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/rtysr4l9vhitdc6/AAA9-Eaxv-AfXowz2euKdhnJa?dl=0 Marco

So guys come on, with Brians recent call we need to fill up this boards fuel stock. Tsuba 200€ 50€ go to NMB Table 160 € 60€ go to NMB Bonsai 950€ 100€ to NMB Buy something nice at a good price and do this site a favor (or pay off your duty, however you see it )

Update with some new pictures. Normally I take him in for lunch and when guests are at my home and he sits in a Japanese corner. But I brought him somewhere else to our easter family dinner and he will be sitting at the side as the last years. Just so you don't wonder about all these hearts hanging around haha As most people who work with bonsai know, the pictures do not present him close to his in hands appearance.

Trade for the items accepted. Additional pieces from standard to very high quality availible for upgrading trades.

It's mine, a really nice piece. Texture like silk and interesting to see the stamping, PM if you want some more photos with some details.

Had the Nobuhide in hands last February, it is a nice blade with a wonderful Hamon up close, BUT it has multiple flaws. Several small pinholes over the blade (3-4), one mediocre ware and one massive Hole (5-6mm diameter) above hamachi area. Also the shirasaya is split at the top and the Habaki is slightly big for the wood so it stucks hard. Nevertheless it has a magnificient sugata and hamon.

It really is a beautiful Bonsai, I wouldn't let him go if it wasn't necessary. I checked the juristical situation together with a friend who is a lawyer some time ago, clear result: Two years with all different regulations in an official plant care or the tree will be burnt at US customs (if not shipped back). The whole process, you need to take it out of the dirt into sterilised soil, quite risky for the tree.

Generally certain plants are not allowed to import, exception are bonsais. The point is that insects and harmful microorganism shall not transfer into one country. So a 2 year control is needed with specifications as "in a pot >50cm over ground level" and 3 controls per year by official plant inspector. Also health certificate at customs needed etc. That's just too much for a private person to do

Thanks Luis, I got two inquiries from US already, sadly I cannot export it out of the EU due to plant protection law. That process would take at least two years and cost approximately 600-800 Dollars and I would need to find some professionel with license (And it is a risk for the bonsai). If you need any info or more photos on any of the objects, please ask.

Update: Waki 150 Euro Momoyama 210 Euro Table 160 Euro AND I put the Tree up for sale as I need to move and have not enough space anymore (if allowed by the moderators, if not feel free to delete this and contact me). A beautiful Korean beech of 35 Years in very good condition and with excellent pot (worth alone ~80 Euro). Height 35cm, Width at the base 12cm, repotted last year. Price 950 Euro, shipping only within EU, Table price if combined dropped to 100 Euro, Donation of 50 Dollars to NMB made in case of the bonsai sold. I provide care information etc. and more info to anyone interested.

I think it is priced as "let's have a look if some wealthy chinese guy jumps in", but that only if it has papers, without any... That's why I asked if I overlooked some source/literature etc.

http://www.toukenkomachi.com/image/B020319.jpg A nice piece but the price? 2M Yen for nothing special F/K with unusual motif from a great maker? Ishiguro ok, but do I overlook something? And what about the papers?

Indeed a very sad and painful moment, my condolences and all the best for you!

Nice Menuki and Tsuba! Let's throw in one of my pieces as it fits Sadly no better picture on my phone...

F/K sold Waki last drop to 200 Euro Momoyama last drop to 230 Euro Table last drop to 180 Sale off in 3 days.

I bought it some years ago, since then I worked on it, so it's a fair split of good base and continous care. Might throw in the tree as well

Greg, thank you very much! It's a korean beech, around 35 years old. Marco

Dear fellow members, today some pieces up for sale that I found in the back of my room, need to make some space. At first a good, cut out presentation table, I used it for Bonsai and Nihonto. Age?? Measurements: 46x28x18cm (LxWxH) Nice heavy feeling and the color is really beautiful. 220 Euro. Waki: Nagasa 45,5cm, overall 58cm, width at the hamachi 27mm. You see the condition and the tang, Kissaki out of shape,many lines blurry and not straight, etc. 250 Euro Multiple fittings, Deer Fuchi 38x24x12mm LxWxH 50 Euro Copper Fuchi Kashira 37mmx23mmx14mm (Fuchi) 20 Euro Momoyama Tsuba 69x65mm, ~3mm thick, lovely piece with great colour. 280 Euro Any questions via PM or post here.