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Lacquered Gunto Tsuba

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PNSSHOGUN Grand Master

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On some early/high grade Type 94/98 the Tsuba was covered in a lacquer or paint over the original gilding. Unfortunately today it's almost impossible to find examples retaining this original lacquer intact, on Dr Jinsoo Kims site there are a few original examples; the only ones I have been able to find. If anyone has a sword with this lacquer coating remaining please share, along with the blade/smith. Even if it's just a small amount remaining in the corners, in fact some collectors may discover these remnants if they looks closely. This lacquer seems more prevalent on Yasukuni-To and other early high grade Gendaito.

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Dave R Grand Master

Dave R

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 I have one with black lacquer on it and am rather interested as to what was going on there. The photo is a bit flat, but in hand the detail and the gilding of the tsuba are in unusually good condition.

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