Omori Teruhide ?

[Bernard]

Hello everybody,

"As always with this smith, gimei is assumed".

What do you think of this kozuka (9.7 cm long)?

Regards.

Bernard D

[docliss]

While full of admiration for Bernard’s Omori-nami kozuka, with its sukisage-bori waves and the differing sizes of gold inlay droplets, I feel that it does not meet with the remarkable standards of Omori Teruhide’s work. In particular, I find the recurring, similarly sized ‘globules’ at the termination of the waves to be monotonous and unpleasing. Neither am I happy about the mei, which is too rigid and stylised in its execution.

 

I will bow to the opinions of those more knowledgeable than I, but sadly believe this kozuka to be gimei.

 

John L.

[raven2]

I would also agree with a gimei. The piece feels heavy to me whereas the true Teruhide has more flow and lightness to the waves and they are not as repetitive.

[ROKUJURO]

...... Neither am I happy about the mei - which is too rigid and stylised in it's execution - nor the kao, which is not correct.....

John,

 

is there a photo I cannot see? Which KAO?

[docliss]

Sorry - a stupid error on my part; I have corrected this. John L.

[nagamaki - Franco]

While full of admiration for Bernard’s Omori-nami kozuka, with its sukisage-bori waves and the differing sizes of gold inlay droplets, I feel that it does not meet with the remarkable standards of Omori Teruhide’s work. In particular, I find the recurring, similarly sized ‘globules’ at the termination of the waves to be monotonous and unpleasing. Neither am I happy about the mei, which is too rigid and stylised in its execution.

 

I will bow to the opinions of those more knowledgeable than I, but sadly believe this kozuka to be gimei.

 

John L.

 

Thank you John for saving me from having to repeat your words.

[Bernard]

Dear all,

 

Many thanks for your replies. As nobody disagreed with John's post, I presume that it reflects the general opinion of the members' Forum.

 

When I look at the MFA's brass kozuka, I think that I understand what you mean.

 

As far as craftmanship is concerned, if I compare my kozuka to other "Omori vagues" in the same material, I don't think it is on the bad side. So, il looks like a fine quality item (you can feel the quality when you see it in person), but lacks of the aesthetic appeal typical of The Master himself. It seems to me that John expressed that well in his reply.

 

Thanks again and best greetings from Switzerland.

 

Bernard D

[Brian]

Bernard,

If you search the forum for Omori Teruhide, you will see quite a few examples of really good work, that stands well on its own, but is just not quite at that top level of Shoshin work. Still very nice examples though, better than most. But seeing the best helps to understand why they don't get the top attribution.

 

Brian

[Pete Klein]

These are from Wakayama TKMT, pg. 34 for comparison:

 

 

[docliss]

Some images of a pair of fuchi-gashira that I believe I have not posted before. John L

[Eric H]

another comparison

 

Tsuba Omori Teruhide http://www.nihonto.com/5.10.12.html

 

Eric

[nagamaki - Franco]

http://www.nihonto.com/5.10.12.html

[Brian Ayres]

I personally like the composition.

 

Are all of Teruhide's works, or any other mainline master's works always the best of their portfolio?

 

I know for a fact I only have a fraction of the knowledge that others here have, but I would like to see this piece go to shinsa and get papered.

 

Bernard,

 

Thank you ever so much for sharing your fathers and now your collection.

 

It's been an immense joy,

[Bernard]

Dear Brian,

Many thanks for your kind words.

I have received a warm welcome on the Forum and I am very grateful to its members for the precious help they give me. It's a great pleasure to be in touch with real enthusiasts and connoisseurs and to have the opportunity to benefit of their knowledge. My father had a passion for the Japanese art and left me a small collection of various items (tosogu, netsukes, inros, tea ceremony items, etc...). I am now trying to learn more about them. I have still some tsubas and fuchi-kachiras to be investigated. I'll post them on the Forum over the next few days.

All the best.

Bernard D