Jean Posted May 19, 2007 Report Posted May 19, 2007 This one is Katana size 8X8 cm Tsuruta san told me : "many school tried to make this kind of design. Higo, Syoami, Akasaka and so on" Any idea? Quote
Pete Klein Posted May 19, 2007 Report Posted May 19, 2007 The Crane and Minogame (the tortoise (Kame) of a thousand years) are both symbols of longevity. (Joly, 'Legend in Japanese Art'). Quote
Jean Posted May 19, 2007 Author Report Posted May 19, 2007 Thanks a lot Pete (and good news for me Quote
Nobody Posted May 19, 2007 Report Posted May 19, 2007 Jean said: Thanks a lot Pete (and good news for me Maybe better news Cranes repressent 1,000 years and Minogame represent 10,000 years of life in the world of legend. Quote
Jean Posted May 19, 2007 Author Report Posted May 19, 2007 What shall I do in 5000 years, if I am remain alone on earth (if it is still there) without you my NMB friends Quote
Stever Posted May 19, 2007 Report Posted May 19, 2007 Well, you could use some of that time to look for another version of it for me! Nice tsuba, Jean. cheers, /steve Quote
Jean Posted May 20, 2007 Author Report Posted May 20, 2007 Stever, I wish I could, in fact it's a very good idea. I am going to spare one $ a year and after 5000 years I'll have enough money to buy one :lol: :lol: :lol: Quote
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