LeonLop

Looks fantastic. Congratulations Dale!

Here is an image of the front of the piece...

Thank you Kyle, Another person has suggested that the kanji in the seal and the last two characters of the carved signature may read 'Sadayuki'. Could this be an alternative reading...?

Thanks so much Jan. That's very helpful.

This first one I think is Sōju (?) however, the second character (LHS) is hard to confirm...what do others think? Mr. MORIYAMA Koichi has suggested 宗孝 – Soko/Munetaka (reading?). Thoughts? Can someone kindly suggest to whom this signature might belong? It could start with Sada/ ..something... Thanking everyone in advance. Kind Regards, Leon

Yes, I understand. I will repost this content in that section...Thank Thank you! I have attached additional images as requested. There is nothing about this piece that would suggest to me that it is anything other than a work from the 19th century. The gold seal, to me at least, does not have the striations of a modern gold pen. The signature is confidently done...however, I did not acquire this piece based just on the signature - I was drawn to its composition, subject matter, and obvious artistic merit. It is more of an academic interest for me to de-code the signature. I'm interested in your thoughts on the piece... Thanks again for your help

This first one I think is Sōju (?) however, the second character (LHS) is hard to confirm...what do others think? Can someone kindly suggest to whom this signature might belong? Thanking everyone in advance. Kind Regards, Leon

I was wondering where people source their fitted (made to fit by recessed (denting) the internal base) wooden storage boxes for a Kozuka? I have already contacted Token Bijutsu Kogeisha but they do not make 'fitted' boxes - they just provide standard boxes with elastic securing straps (see images below). Can anyone suggest to whom I can contact to help me out.? Thanks