What Do You Folks Think? Tsuba

[raven2]

Hi Nathan,

 

I would say that it is authentic and probably late Muromachi or Momoyama.

[ancientnoob]

Fred,

Thanks! I'm cool with that.

 

It's nice to be able to acquire an old tsuba like this with some prov. for not a lot of money. I appreciate all the help and time you folks share.

[Soshin]

Hi Nathan M.,

 

Here is the online reference: http://www.shibuiswords.com/tsuba.htm#nobuiye. Have read it offline before just don't remember where. It might have been in one of Haynes's books. My opinion agrees with Ford's more often then he likes acknowledge publicly. Late 16th Century to early 17th Century done in armor makers style.

[Ford Hallam]

....My opinion agrees with Ford's more often then he likes acknowledge publicly......

 

David, that you agree with me would be sensible and a time saver

[ancientnoob]

Hi Nathan M.,

 

Here is the online reference: http://www.shibuiswords.com/tsuba.htm#nobuiye. Have read it offline before just don't remember where. It might have been in one of Haynes's books. My opinion agrees with Ford's more often then he likes acknowledge publicly. Late 16th Century to early 17th Century done in armor makers style.

 

Great lead! It made for a great read last night. Thanks. Let me know I you find anything else. Fascinating!

[ancientnoob]

The tsuba arrived today from Grey. A wonderful piece. Its in what I consider amazing condition of this vintage. The transaction with Grey was flawless and I certainly recommend him as a seller. I look forward to doing business with him in the future.

 

 

Just what my wallet needs....another hobby...

 

I will be posting my own photos in the near future. I just need to figure out how I can possibly improve on the seller photos...