Spartancrest Posted March 21, 2021 Report Posted March 21, 2021 I wonder if anyone can help with the signature translation on this guard? I don't think it is ubu 生: It looks too thick and rounded - I don't have in hand yet, I bought it for its shape and design. 71 mm x 62 mm x 4 mm The design is one I have not seen before so if anyone has seen something similar I would appreciate the information. I have four examples of the more usual 'Rain Dragon' below. Thanks for any comments. Quote
Greg F Posted March 22, 2021 Report Posted March 22, 2021 Another great find Dale. I haven't seen the double version either, very unique. 1 Quote
Spartancrest Posted March 22, 2021 Author Report Posted March 22, 2021 Hi Greg I have lately thought that "unique" is often optimistic. Of the more usual rain dragon type I have found at least 26 - examples and from correspondence with other members I have found numerous examples of their tsuba designs, duplicated. Utsushi seems to be the norm rather than the exception. 2 Quote
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