Heianjo Namako Sukashi

[cdrcm12]

Hi,

 

A recent addition, a small, rather tiered, namako sukashi tsuba with shinchu zogan inlay. Raimon and Karakusa zogan patterns if I'm not mistaken.

 

I think Heianjo but would welcome any views from more experienced on members on period?

 

Details and images below:

Height: 61mm

Width: 58mm

Mimi thk: 4.35mm

Seppa dai thk: 3.9mm

Nakago-ana: 27mm x 9mm

 

 

 

Many thanks

 

Colin

[ROKUJURO]

Colin,

i think you are correct. Unfortunately really tired!

[cdrcm12]

Thanks Jean,

 

I like its shape with the namako sukashi.

 

I'll give it a good home and look after it!!

[roger dundas]

And at least it is a real Tsuba, even if somewhat down in condition rather than one of the many modern versions being seen now.

Roger j

[Bugyotsuji]

I'd be happy to give it a home too.

[ROKUJURO]

I like the NAMAKO shape as well. Here are two of mine:

[Japan2112]

Heianjo and a bit tired, but the namako shape is a nice one.

[cdrcm12]

Thanks Mark.

 

Jean,

I meant to say thanks for sharing your two tsuba, both very nice.

[b.hennick]

Here is another one that I have enjoyed for a long time.

 

[MauroP]

Hi Colin, the pattern inlayed in the upper part is called sayagata - 紗綾形 (pattern of interlocking swastikas).

[cdrcm12]

Thanks Mauro.

 

Barry,

 

That's nice, interesting pattern of holes. I'm loathed to call them udenuki-ana as there seems a lot of them.

[Greg F]

A couple of my Namako tsuba

Being a namako fan I hope many more examples are shown.