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Thanks for the comments and help its actually a scroll hanging box not a sword storage box…the owner now has been updated on what they are trying to sell

Can someone here please help with the translation on this storage box lid It is being sold as a late 19th early 20th century Wakizashi storage box made from soft wood… All help greatly received! I’ve tried to isolate the Kanji if it helps please See photos thanks again

Hello all Thanks for your feedback I appreciate it! I don't always get a chance to come here but please feel free to email me dfxstudio@hotmail.com Regards Darren

This is the last call for anyone interested in these Tsuba stands of mine. I will be retiring the moulds very soon so they will no longer be available only these 2 designs are being made available. The most popular V1 Bamboo and Dragonfly @ £50 GBP each + *shipping V3 Dragon @ £60GBP each + *shipping *please specify country to get shipping rates 7-10 days lead times PayPal dfxstudio@hotmail.com Thanks

Added, Thanks Ray just on with your stand as we speak

Just thought Id show you this new stand I've done..based off one of my Sword stands...plain black, no motifs or carvings Cradle styled with Tsuba Kanji on both sides with red velvet insert and base Very well balanced for the bigger, heavier Tsuba I've tested upto 152g email me: dfxstudio@hotmail.com Thanks Darren

Thanks Brian appreciate the feedback👍🏼

The Dragon Tsuba looks great on the stand Thanks for sharing 👍🏼

Looking good Dale thanks for posting!

Thanks both! I appreciate your feedback

You did!... thanks Dale !

Thank you I appreciate it

Hello if anyone here can help with info on this Tsuba of mine would be appreciated it does have a Mei but can’t make it out

On with creating this for you I’ll keep you posted

Here's a look at my latest version of my Tsuba stand 'The Dragon Very Detailed and high relief sculpt, slightly taller to accommodate the larger Tsuba Thanks for looking

Thank you for all the positive feedback…I’m currently in with the next design keep watching

Here’s a look at my latest Tsuba Stand this time my take on ‘Oni done in katakirbori style I wanted this to look old iron. The back of the stand now has a different profile to reflect the curve of a Katana blade with the Hamon Midare/Gunome wavy shape carved in. The front of this stand has a flat profile with the Nakago-ana mount higher and deeper so a broader range of shape and sizes of Tsuba can be displayed. Sent from my iPhone On 20 Apr 2023, at 13:23, DARREN HARVEY <dfxstudio@hotmail.com> wrote:

Hello Please read carefully: Im offering these stands to members here for a limited time these are handmade to order 2 versions are available V1 is Dragonfly and Bamboo V2 is Cherry Blossom and Butterfly see photos (I can send more if required) please message (Tsuba not included) These are cast solid Polyurethane resin and painted with metal pigments and sealed. Price per stand is £50 GBP Free shipping in UK only creation time 7/10 days international please message for shipping cost paypal as gift only please dfxstudio@hotmail.com Regards Darren

Here a look at a second design this time its ‘orange blossom and butterfly’ This decor is a lot smaller, texture more refined and subtle as not to distract from the Tsuba itself. The 2 designs will be offered to members of this group.

A few have asked and to be clear the stand in cast in sold resin with metal pigments added and then finished to simulate real metal…so there is zero chance of rust or loss of patina as this was added as an effect.

Thanks for the feedback I appreciate it it’s all taken onboard

Thought I’d show a stand I designed sculpted and cast for a Tsuba I acquired from a member of this group I can’t find much out there in the way of display stands to show these beautiful pieces of art so decided to do my own as I’m a sculptor by trade… This is purely my own design.

Thanks again getting a refund tomorrow lesson learned! so glad I joined here I appreciate the experienced advice given

Thank you so much for your responses..I guess I’ll take this as a lesson learned this will be going back to where I purchased it… gutted! I will find and own an original one at some point!

Hello Id appreciate any help with identifying this Tsuba I acquired recently from an antiques store there was no information with it it weights 152g Is it copper, Bronze? age? period any help would greatly be appreciated