Tsuba Information

[jct3602]

Hello All:

     Just picked this up, and would appreciate any information/thoughts about it.

 

Yours,

john twineham

[Brian]

Hmmm....
I suspect it was round when it was made

[vajo]

I'm with Brian it was round before.

[FlorianB]

There are so many variations in keijo I persume this could be the original shape looking like a fundo.

Strange anyway. The rim has to be closer examined to clearify this.

However a Tsuba of decent quality.
I have no idea what the person (if it is one) represents, maybe some kind of chinese sage...


Florian

[jct3602]

Thank you all!

    Here are some pictures of the edge of the tsuba; perhaps they would show some indication of whether the tsuba was originally a different shape.  I have been told that when a daimyo or samurai visited the shogun, a wakizashi was the longest blade they could bring into the palace, and it had to be set aside, allowing only a tanto to be carried on the person.  Perhaps this shape, as opposed to round, allowed the wakizashi to sit in a stable position.

 

yours,

john twineham

[kissakai]

It looks the same as the mimi

Taylored to suite special fittings?

[TETSUGENDO]

This tsuba is not of an appropriate style/quality acceptable for Court wear.

 

-S-

[FlorianB]

I stick to my impression that this is the original shape.

The mentioned variations in shape are foremost result of the maker’s creativity and only sometimes a practical use could be determined. There are examples of Tsuba with flattend rims to avoid a rolling away if the Sword lies on the ground. Maybe this could a reason here, too, if You look for some...

I agree wilh Steven that this Tsuba is not a formal one at all. Formal tsuba should show the kamon of the owner.

Florian