Tsuba translation and comparison please

[Barrie B]

Hi all,

I would like some translation assistance please and some comment on if we think these guys are the same person - who perhaps changed his name at some point, or is a relative (father, son, etc.) of the other. The kanji look very similar and the nakago ana have similar characteristics. I don't have any reference material on this guy(s), so any assistance would be appreciated.

 

I cannot make out the last Kanji on my tsuba.. is it Nao? I think it reads Kofu Ju (Edo) Naganao..?? Is that correct?

 

In accordance with the guidelines, I am not intending to use this info for a sale down the line. I actually have two Tsuba signed by this smith, that I am trying to do some research on.

 

Thanks in advance.

 

Barrie.

[kunitaro]

江府住辰直　kofu (no) ju Tatsu-nao

江府住辰壽 Kofu (no) ju Tatsu-toshi

 

Tatsunao is a son of Tatsutoshi.

Edo (Tokyo) Bakumatsu.

 

Both signatures are good.

[Barrie B]

Very much appreciated. I also had Tatsu (as well as Cho & Chou); however, I was sure it was Naga. Very many thanks for your assistance. I actually have two Tsuba by Tatsunao. I unfortunately missed out on the Tsuba by his father. Nevermind..

 

This has helped me out a lot. Very many thanks.

 

Barrie.

[Hinawaju]

Hi Berrie,

Could we please see some pictures please?

According to Haynes, Tatsunao died around 1800.

I have a daisho by him. I will try to post some pictures soon.

 

regards,

Guy R.

[Barrie B]

Hi,

Here are some photos of my two Tatsunao Tsuba as requested. Both are tetsu, but the larger (77.5 mm H x 74.7 mm W x 5.7 mm T) is mokume with a Shakudo Fukurin. The wak size is 71 mm H x 68.5 mm W x 5.3 mm T. Both Tsuba taper slightly to the Mimi, so the (thickness) measurements are taken at the Seppa dia.

 

Thank you for the info and help. It was much appreciated.

 

Barrie.

[Lance]

Just saw this post, here's an example from my collection signed Tatsunao as well: measures a little over 3 inches.

Regards,

Lance

[Barrie B]

Hi lance,

 

Nice Tsuba. Tetsu as well I see.. I haven't seen any soft metal tsuba from him yet, but I guess now that I have looked into him, I may see one eventually..

 

Thanks for posting.

 

Barrie.

[Hinawaju]

Hi Barrie,

 

Here is my daisho tsuba by Tatsunao. Sorry it took so long.

 

regards, Guy R.