Guest Posted July 3, 2019 Report Posted July 3, 2019 Spot on Finds Paul, I have taken the liberty of adding them to the Facebook page "Pre Modern Japanese Books and Illustrations" There are hundreds of books and scrolls detailed there, just ask to join and you are in. PS the link to Meizukushi (Kanchi'in-bon) - http://dl.ndl.go.jp/info:ndljp/pid/1288371%C2%A0%C2 is dead. 1 Quote
Brian Posted July 3, 2019 Author Report Posted July 3, 2019 I think this is the correct link: http://dl.ndl.go.jp/info:ndljp/pid/1288371?itemId=info%3Andljp%2Fpid%2F1288371&__lang=en 1 Quote
zilul Posted July 3, 2019 Report Posted July 3, 2019 Brian, link you have posted is correct is it possible to delete link from original post ? Paul Quote
Brian Posted July 20, 2019 Author Report Posted July 20, 2019 3 More interesting articles uploaded to the member section, contributed by George Trotter and Paul Bowman.To be found at the bottom of the articles section. Thanks guys. 2 Quote
zilul Posted July 29, 2019 Report Posted July 29, 2019 few more book links both swords and armour, some titles not really translated as skills in this area not up to it, enjoy. SWORDS Chokyo Mei - http://dl.ndl.go.jp/info:ndljp/pid/2539344 Koto oshigata 5 vols - http://dl.ndl.go.jp/info:ndljp/pid/2552933?tocOpened=1 koto oshigata - http://dl.ndl.go.jp/info:ndljp/pid/2533524 koto oshigata 3 scrolls - http://dl.ndl.go.jp/info:ndljp/pid/2609925 fujishiro - http://dl.ndl.go.jp/info:ndljp/pid/1116200 Imamura Oshikata. Volume 3 - http://dl.ndl.go.jp/info:ndljp/pid/1186830 Imamura Oshikata. Volume 2 - http://dl.ndl.go.jp/info:ndljp/pid/1186827 Imamura Oshikata. Volume 1 - http://dl.ndl.go.jp/info:ndljp/pid/1186820 Shinto oshigata - http://dl.ndl.go.jp/info:ndljp/pid/2533692 ARMOUR Akinomaki - http://dl.ndl.go.jp/info:ndljp/pid/2539276 Shimizu - http://dl.ndl.go.jp/info:ndljp/pid/1145544 Allegory. ? - http://dl.ndl.go.jp/info:ndljp/pid/1246487 Allegory.??????? - http://dl.ndl.go.jp/info:ndljp/pid/1246485 - http://dl.ndl.go.jp/info:ndljp/pid/771882 unsure of title,armour - http://dl.ndl.go.jp/info:ndljp/pid/2539259 Gun'yoki "Military Manual" - http://dl.ndl.go.jp/info:ndljp/pid/2551761?tocOpened=1 how to wear armour - http://dl.ndl.go.jp/info:ndljp/pid/1087048 3 Quote
Brian Posted August 27, 2019 Author Report Posted August 27, 2019 Paul Bowman, the lucky new caretaker of Jean's Oei Yasumitsu, has shared with a lovely article on this sword, to be found in the members section at the bottom of the articles.Thanks Paul, and congrats on a stunning sword. 4 Quote
Brian Posted November 3, 2019 Author Report Posted November 3, 2019 Paul has added to his Yasumitsu article, with info on another sword by this smith.The extra info has been added to the article above, and is well worth a read. Thanks again to Mr Bowman for his constant support and sharing of his research. 3 Quote
Brian Posted January 21, 2020 Author Report Posted January 21, 2020 Member Uwe has generously supplied us with a fantastic article on a recent exhibition in Japan on Jigane.This features some of the best photos of schools and jigane I have seen, and even though it is in German, it is easily understood.Please head to the articles section and check out the bottom link. Thanks Uwe! 6 Quote
16k Posted January 21, 2020 Report Posted January 21, 2020 That article is awesome. Thank you Uwe and Brian! Quote
BIG Posted January 27, 2020 Report Posted January 27, 2020 Thanks Uwe, Grey Doffin asked for articles to feed the JSS/US Newsletters. Would be great to publish there too. Best PS missed the Naotane pics.. Quote
Brian Posted February 3, 2020 Author Report Posted February 3, 2020 Once again, Paul Bowman has generously shared with us some of his articles and thoughts on swords he has examined and studied.\ I find these very useful as it takes you through the thought process when examining a Japanese sword. I recommend everyone take a look at the 3 new articles. They are at the bottom of the articles section in the Members area.Thanks again Paul, and sorry for the delay 2 Quote
paulb Posted February 3, 2020 Report Posted February 3, 2020 no problem Brian and thank you for posting them Quote
Brian Posted March 22, 2020 Author Report Posted March 22, 2020 My thanks again to Paul for the new article uploaded. Iyetsugu was a Kaga smith, often mistaken for Aoe workmanship.Another good read, thanks Paul. 1 Quote
Oshy Posted March 22, 2020 Report Posted March 22, 2020 Oh my, I've got some reading to catch up on! Quote
Bazza Posted March 31, 2020 Report Posted March 31, 2020 The following NMB thread presents an interesting finding during an internet search for something else: http://www.militaria.co.za/nmb/topic/31578-fascinating-informative-fb-site-on-namban-tsuba-etc/ Here is the text in that thread: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Posted 22 March 2020 - 12:13 PM Gentle folk, Whilst reading the following thread: http://www.militaria...alphabet-tsuba/ I went looking for a similar tsuba I had seen elsewhere and found this link I hadn't seen before: https://www.facebook...6199600/?type=3 I'll report my tsuba findings in the first thread above, but on the Facebook page I see Ray Singer, Peter Bleed and Peter Dekker names mentioned as people who have been there, but I've put it here for interest of those who aren't aware of it. The first item is a photo of CR Boxer. Clicking on it brings up a slide view of some very, very interesting tosogu amongst other items. Best regards, BaZZa. EDIT: Just above Boxer's photo is some text I meant to point out, concluding with a link to a free download of CR Boxer's publication "European Influence on Japanese Sword-fittings 1543 - 1853": https://ia800708.us.....R. 1931pdf.pdf ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BaZZa. Quote
Brian Posted April 15, 2020 Author Report Posted April 15, 2020 I have just added a very thought provoking article written by Paul Bowman on why we study and collect Japanese swords, and their place in the art world.This should be required reading, and as always is well worth saving. Thanks Paul 1 Quote
16k Posted April 15, 2020 Report Posted April 15, 2020 I love reading Paul's articles. Thank you Brian, and thank you Paul. 1 Quote
paulb Posted April 15, 2020 Report Posted April 15, 2020 you are most welcome. I hope it helps on the road. 1 Quote
Brian Posted June 28, 2020 Author Report Posted June 28, 2020 I have uploaded the wonderful article on flowers in Japanese art that Mauro P put together for us.This is a must-read and should be saved for future reference. Thanks Mauro. 2 Quote
Brian Posted December 4, 2020 Author Report Posted December 4, 2020 An excellent Powerpoint presentation has been shared with us by Malcolm Cox. @mecox This discusses the evolution of Mino Den and although without the commentary, most of it is self explanatory and contains a huge amount of valuable info. As the author of the Mino-to book, Malcolm is a wonderful source of info and I would like to thank him for his contributions. Downloads can be found in the....Downloads....section. Who woulda thunk it? Lots of great articles there and more to come. 2 2 Quote
DanielLee Posted March 13, 2021 Report Posted March 13, 2021 Not sure if this has been posted.. Art of the Samurai: Japanese Arms and Armor, 1156–1868 https://resources.metmuseum.org/resources/metpublications/pdf/Art_of_the_Samurai_Japanese_Arms_and_Armor_1156_1868.pdf 1 Quote
SalaMarcos Posted March 16, 2021 Report Posted March 16, 2021 Dear friends, I hope you'll find interesting the following article I published last year and translated just yesterday. https://www.academia.edu/45515176/Study_on_the_monetary_value_of_Japanese_swords_and_their_fittings_during_the_Edo_period_1603_1868_ 1 Quote
Brian Posted March 16, 2021 Author Report Posted March 16, 2021 Dale ( @Spartancrest ) has generously compiled a small volume on the tsuba that were sold by auction from the Metropolitan Museum of Art back in 2006 and given the file to us to host. Please check out the downloads section for this file. Thanks Dale! 1 1 Quote
Spartancrest Posted March 16, 2021 Report Posted March 16, 2021 Thank you Brian for adding that and the "Etiquette of Seppuku" to the downloads, I must apologize for the image quality of the Metropolitan Museum auction, I have to lay the fault with Christies for the low resolution images. Quote
Brian Posted January 9, 2022 Author Report Posted January 9, 2022 2 Excellent new articles concerning tsuba donated by Glen @GRC in the downloads section. Must reads, and excellent articles. Thanks Glen for the share. 2 Quote
Brian Posted January 11, 2022 Author Report Posted January 11, 2022 And to spoil us even further, another excellent article donated by Malcolm Cox on the Showa swordsmiths of Aichi prefecture. We really are spoiled by our various members when it comes to articles and monographs. Thanks @mecox Mal! Quote
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