Ko Katchushi tsuba motif

[Japan2112]

Hello all,

 

I have had this one for a few years. Great size, iron and applied dote mimi.... but have not come up with an interpretation of the sukashi that I am satisfied with, Any ideas? I also wonder if the hitsu ana is original,

 

Thanks, in advance for opinions, 

[FlorianB]

Hello,

 

my first impression was a kanmuri or court cap like this:

 

 

Just an idea, but I can't sort out the both circles.

 

Florian

[FlorianB]

Considering again I tend to describe these forms as two insects, probably butterflies looked upon sideways.

Butterflies could be found on sukashi Tsuba frequently, often very simplyfied so it's hard to recognize the motif.

Florian

[Japan2112]

Hey Florian,

Or a single butterfly's reflection on water. See, this is an unusual sukashi that challenges description.

I have heard, among others,  reflection of the moon, prayer ribbon, and tokyo (temple roof supporting bracket), which it does look like but the circles.

Thanks for helping me out.Can't say as I've seen another quite like it,

 

Mark

[Japan2112]

Tanada ni tsuki - Reflection of the moon over terraced rice paddy.

[MauroP]

blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed [John 20:29]

[Spartancrest]

Kama sutra    

[b.hennick]

Dale you could be right. I  didn't see that at first.

[Spartancrest]

Barry, I have a strange way of looking at things [Asperger's], it could just as easily be a Japanese inflatable beach lounger with head rests - no not really.

[b.hennick]

No post #7 nailed it!

[Spartancrest]

NAILED IT !!!     New class of tsuba - Ko  Katchushi Kinky !!!

[b.hennick]

Shinga tsuba