harvg Posted June 8, 2018 Report Posted June 8, 2018 Hi, recently aquired this Tsuba and was wondering if anyone agrees with the attribution of Higo Hayashi late Edo period? Unfortunately the NTKK paper certificate did not accompany the Tsuba, which im working on locating. DImensions are approx 72.9mm x 69.9mm x 6.2mm Thanks, and as always, any thoughts/opinions are greatly appreciated! Harvey G Quote
John A Stuart Posted June 8, 2018 Report Posted June 8, 2018 I flipped the origami the right way. John 1 Quote
John A Stuart Posted June 8, 2018 Report Posted June 8, 2018 I see 肥後 Higo 時伐 江戸後期 carved late Edo. What is that character above Higo? It doesn't seem to be 林 Hayashi. John 1 Quote
Guido Posted June 9, 2018 Report Posted June 9, 2018 I see 肥後 Higo 時伐 江戸後期 carved late Edo. What is that character above Higo? It doesn't seem to be 林 Hayashi. John Not 時伐, but 時代 (jidai); i.e. period / age. The kanji above Higo is 極 (kyoku / goku), but I'm not sure what that means in this context. Maybe "highest quality"? 1 Quote
Ford Hallam Posted June 9, 2018 Report Posted June 9, 2018 The very specific shaping of the various curves, particularly in the plum branches, seems very Akasaka to me. 4 Quote
Michael 101 Posted June 9, 2018 Report Posted June 9, 2018 I must admit that cant really see anything higo about this tsuba and agree with above comment ref Akasaka especially considering its thickness in comparison with its smaller size. Nice looking tsuba all the same. Kindest regards Michael 2 Quote
Ed Posted June 9, 2018 Report Posted June 9, 2018 A good example for the Kubikiri vs Hanagatana (Nata) debate. Quote
sabi Posted June 9, 2018 Report Posted June 9, 2018 A good example for the Kubikiri vs Hanagatana (Nata) debate.With the flared handle and deliberate notch in the blade, I say nata. I'm also getting strong Akasaka vibes from this one and agree with the above comments. The composition and the way the sukashi is cut stand out to me, as does the thickness. Quote
Ed Posted June 9, 2018 Report Posted June 9, 2018 The point is that it is shown with a branch, not a head. Quote
Curran Posted June 9, 2018 Report Posted June 9, 2018 The point is that it is shown with a branch, not a head. Yes. I would vote for Akasaka. Quote
Guido Posted June 10, 2018 Report Posted June 10, 2018 The point is that it is shown with a branch, not a head. The papers say 鉈に梅枝透 (nata ni umegae sukashi) – nata and plum tree twig. Btw, I recently bought this beauty: a signed kubikiri, hachō 18 cm! Those idiots at the home center thought it’s a gardening tool, so I got it really cheap! 5 Quote
Jean Posted June 10, 2018 Report Posted June 10, 2018 Guido, I did not know you indulge in head gardening... Quote
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