Translation For Signed Tsuba

[Oliver J]

Hello everyone.

I have this Tsuba and I would translate the signature.

Someone could help me?

Thank you in advance, it is always valuable assistance on this website.

 

Best regards,

Oliver

 

Sorry for my little Us language.

[Brian]

Unfortunately, the soft lines and lack of detail, and marks on the seppa-dai make me think this is a cast tsuba.

[Oliver J]

Hello Brian,

I bought in 2010 from a serious collector.

And the signature can we translate?

 

Thank you,

Oliver

[DirkO]

You might have bought it from a serious collector, however everything points to the same conclusion Brian reached. Sorry for not having any better news for you.

[Oliver J]

 

Hi

 

The serious collector is not always honest I know perfectly.

 

This is not good news but it is true despite my disappointment, is it possible to translate the kanji?

 

Thank you

[ROKUJURO]

Oliver,

looks like  GOSHU no JU, smith's name not identifiable for me. This may have to do with the TSUBA possibly being cast. Details often get lost in the process.

 

[Oliver J]

Hello Jean

 

Jean is French?

 

Thank you very much for your statement but then that means it has no value? Bad news

 

Best regards,

Olivier

[Jussi Ekholm]

I'd guess 江州住 Gōshū-jū and on the other side possibly, 宗 mune (which could also be start for Sōten).

[christianmalterre]

Yes Olivier- no value! unfortunately...

this is a fake Tsuba!

 

Christian

[Oliver J]

Thank you for this valuable information.

[ROKUJURO]

Oliver,

have a look at good TSUBA - in hand, in books, and in the internet - and compare. Try to get a sense of what quality, good design, and good workmanship can mean.

Many of us collectors have made mistakes in the beginning, but that is the way of learning - trial and error. The more you see, the more you will be able to differentiate.

Good luck, and don't be disappointed!

(Jean is indeed French)  

[MauroP]

Hi  Oliver,

I have the very same tsuba, possibly in a better shape, and I have to confirm it's a cast one. The signature is Gōshū (no) jū Sōten - 江州住 宗典 (which is obviously gimei).

The interesting questions now are: why and when these kind of tsuba were produced? The answers are not obvious.

 Bye, Mauro

[Oliver J]

Gentlemen, thank you very much.

I always excellent answers on this forum.

I'll be careful and observe, to learn, to deceive me and get me.

 

I agree Mauro, it would be interesting to know the production and the age of the tsuba.

 

Regards,

Oliver