Rigbone Posted August 31, 2020 Report Posted August 31, 2020 I just acquired this tsuba. I believe from my research it is a Tosho tsuba. Is this correct? is early Edo period correct? Any opinions on it are welcome. Also, what are the symbols? Thank You! it is 3.5x65mm Quote
Kurikata Posted August 31, 2020 Report Posted August 31, 2020 Hi Joe, regarding the symbols , all explanation are there: Bruno Quote
Surfson Posted September 10, 2020 Report Posted September 10, 2020 Hi thick is it Joe? Usually Tosho are pretty thin. Yours looks thick but it may just be the shadows. Quote
Japan2112 Posted September 11, 2020 Report Posted September 11, 2020 Joe, I think Edo is a good call for a few reasons - it is quite thick, the mimi is rounded not kaku mimi ko niku, and its sukashi placement with clean, sharp carving. Those are my first impressions. I couldn't take a guess whether early or not, but doesn't give me the feeling of an early 17th century example. Mark Quote
Rigbone Posted September 12, 2020 Author Report Posted September 12, 2020 It is 3.5mm thick. Is this normal for Tosho? Quote
Japan2112 Posted September 12, 2020 Report Posted September 12, 2020 Sorry, I originally read 6.5 mm thick. If it is 3.5 mm thick then earlier (ko) tosho is possible. In Edo era the tosho tsuba began to thicken. The remainder of my kantei holds, so perhaps early Edo. Quote
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