Gary

Any idea what the ridge at the left of Fuji represents? Maybe it just is a ridge?

Thanks Steve, that definitely helps. Gary

Can anyone tell me what the names mean on this Kozuka. I have the translation but I don't know why Goto Ichijo would list names that don't seem to be related to him. Thanks Gary Kozuka: (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Paper)(consignment sale) Mei (signature) : Ou Yoshida Nanigashi ? Ai Zu Ju/ Goto Norihashi Ichijo(Kao)

Hi - I teach Asian art and history at a local college. I've been a collector of Asian art for 35 years or so. Mostly Chinese but I'm now getting back into collecting Japanese art. I collect netsuke and sword fittings mostly but have somewhat catholic tastes. I also have a collection of Ainu artifacts. Anyone on the Central Coast of California? I miss having contact with other local collectors. I live near Morro Bay. Gary

Cool display. Wish I could have attended.

Thanks everyone!

Am I correct that this Tsuba depicts clouds, snow and snow flakes? Thanks Gary

Can anyone help me with the translation of this box? Thanks Gary

Thanks, so one every year?

When they say of a sword it's the 46th Juyo does that mean this year?

Thanks Darrel.

Here's a Goto piece as an example.

Thanks everyone. Very helpful. Would restoration invalidate Hozen papers though?