Tsuba With Landscape Design, Silver Inlay

[vfox]

Hi all,

 

I'm looking for opinions on this tsuba. Any input is appreciated!

 

It measures 65mm long and 4mm thick.

 

 

 

 

Jay

[John A Stuart]

Mito comes to mind. It may be recoverable with patience. John

[vfox]

Thank you John

[MauroP]

I'd say Aizu-Shōami or Nara.

(this one has a paper reporting Aizu-Shōami)
Mauro

[vfox]

Interesting, the design is almost identical! 

 

Jay

[vajo]

Nice piece but it needs a lot of care and love.

[vfox]

Thanks Chris, it's in my dry cabinet now till I find some time to clean it

[vajo]

No, i would not clean it Jay.

 

Only use choji oil. Do twice a week with a smooth cotton tissue very gently. You will see your piece will become better and better over the time.

[vfox]

Okay, will do that! Thanks for the pointers

[ROKUJURO]

Jay,

flowering plum tree (UME no HANA).

If it were mine, I would remove the red (active) rust with a pointed piece of antler, ivory or bone before using CHOJI oil. 

[Stephen]

Hot mild soapy water. Terry cloth towel dry, Massage with ren wax, would be my plan of action. As hot as you can stand it it will air dry.

[vfox]

Thanks guys, will post new pictures when I'm done cleaning it up!

 

I don't have ren wax unfortunately, so a mild soap wash, scraping with bone and choji oil will have to suffice.