Nickupero Posted January 5, 2017 Report Posted January 5, 2017 Wow, I'll begin with saying this was a tough one to do... the koshirae glistens in hand but has that aged feel that gets lost with the lighting, unfortunately I feel the pictures just don't do it right. After about 500 pictures or so here is my most recent acquisition, a very fine Edo Koshirae (papered) with solid gold menuki and lacquer work that really paints a picture. So many levels of textures and materials used within the lacquer, some mother of pearl can be seen in a few flowers, very subtle. Normally I am a fan of certain features of a set but I cannot pick one thing I like more over the other. The Fuchi is so finely detailed, so precise to the degree that wood grain pattern is chiseled onto the doors. Something a little different is the Tsuba, interesting texture and design. Helps that the koshirae was protected in the carry case, not sure if they are original together but it did do the job Anyways posting it out here because its a piece that should be introduced in the near future which should go fast and usually the owners don't want me displaying it in my archives. Hopefully you can enjoy it as much I am right now For those interested the blade is a good match... Ryo-wazamono ranked Kunishige with one of the nicest hamon I've seen in a long time, nice touch is the Ken and Yari Horimono. 5 Quote
Nickupero Posted January 6, 2017 Author Report Posted January 6, 2017 should be the last of them 5 Quote
Jean Posted January 6, 2017 Report Posted January 6, 2017 Sorry Nick but this one is out of my English vocabulary (so the price probably) Quote
John A Stuart Posted January 6, 2017 Report Posted January 6, 2017 Lovely. The blade needs some visuals. John Quote
Greg F Posted January 6, 2017 Report Posted January 6, 2017 Absolutely beautiful Nick. I would also like to see the blade too. What a great package. Im not sure of the name but the box just tops it off really well. I love it! Greg Quote
Alan Morton Posted January 6, 2017 Report Posted January 6, 2017 Well Nick Hi, how can you bear to part with such a treasure?. Regards Alan. Quote
Nickupero Posted January 7, 2017 Author Report Posted January 7, 2017 Thanks guys, yes Al really tough piece to part with... its not officially for sale though... yet Jean c'est une pièce superbe, mais pas au point de rehypothéquer votre maison, hehe Ask and you shall receive John and Greg, here is a full 100+ pic slideshow of the blade and fittings https://flic.kr/s/aHskLqro6K 2 Quote
peterd Posted January 7, 2017 Report Posted January 7, 2017 Hi, i would love to own this but know i can not afford it. so will be pleased to see a price and put me out of my misery Regards Peter Quote
Dr Fox Posted January 7, 2017 Report Posted January 7, 2017 Nick, would I be wrong to suppose you can't top this one easily?. Stunning. Gives eye candy a real meaning. Thanks for the treat. Quote
fred_bd Posted January 8, 2017 Report Posted January 8, 2017 Amazing stuff as always, I had the best buying experiences with Nick, very honest and professional seller. Quote
Nickupero Posted January 18, 2017 Author Report Posted January 18, 2017 A big thanks Joe, Peter, Denis, and Fred! Also nice to see you here on the board Fred, welcome Quote
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