Sword Display

[Brian]

Bravo Mark, well done. Wonderful to see co-operation like this.

[Chishiki]

Hi Piers.

Fair comments.   We kept to what they wanted.   It always crosses the mind how we could improve overall presentation.  For example they are too close together but they wanted to keep it this way for security and control.   It would have looked great for have one either side of the door.  What I do regret though is not adding some padding to the sleaves to get a better posture.    Moving forward I will probably offer to leave one armour permanently and if they accept we can be more creative.

 

Mark

 

[Bugyotsuji]

Thanks for the reply, Mark. I can visualize those restrictions a bit better now. As long as they are happy, who is complaining, eh? 

 

Establishing trust is always the way to go. Congratulations so far, you must be doing something right.

[Chishiki]

18 hours ago, Brian said:

Bravo Mark, well done. Wonderful to see co-operation like this.

Thanks Brian.   We are really happy to be involved with the Japanese on this level.   It's great the Consul General and his wife are art and antique lovers.   It will be great if we can keep this ongoing.  Mark

[Curran]

Still my favorite thread.

[Chishiki]

3 hours ago, Curran said:

Still my favorite thread.

Curran, it means a lot to have your support over such a long period of time.  We love what we do and getting the thumbs up from our collecting community is special.  Cheers.   Mark

[Chishiki]

Today we installed a another display at the Japanese Consulate here in Melbourne.   This consists of Edo Period archery and other samurai artefacts.  The display is in partnership with the Melbourne Kyudo Kai who are showcasing contemporary archery equipment.   It will end on 31st of October.  Local collectors are welcome to attend.  Please check their website for address and opening hours.  Mark

[b.hennick]

👍👍

[Michaelr]

WOW that is BEAUTIFUL. You are doing a GREAT job. Thank you for sharing   

 MikeR

[Chishiki]

Hi.  Another installation at the Japanese Consulate Melbourne.   Free entry.  Check their website for address and hours. This display will run for the next few months.

 

We note that the katana koshirae is displayed with the 'tsuka up', but done this way so people can easily see details

 

Regards

 

Mark.

[BIG]

BIG COMPLIMENT, IT LOOKS Japanese..

 

Best Peter

[Curran]

I am so happy to see this tread up and live again.  Archery theme too!  

Just a great balance of exhibition.

 

As an archery aside:   A favorite of my small collection are Goto Tokujo father and Goto Kenjo son pair of goto kozuka of arrow design.

Poem is Taira no Tadanori's death waka.

 

 

 

 

 

[Chishiki]

6 hours ago, Curran said:

I am so happy to see this tread up and live again.  Archery theme too!  

Just a great balance of exhibition.

 

As an archery aside:   A favorite of my small collection are Goto Tokujo father and Goto Kenjo son pair of goto kozuka of arrow design.

Poem is Taira no Tadanori's death waka.

 

 

 

 

 

Hi Curran.  Nice!  We have keen collector of archery themed kodogu in our group who also has a significant collection of yanone.   Mark

[Chishiki]

On 11/8/2023 at 11:44 PM, BIG said:

BIG COMPLIMENT, IT LOOKS Japanese..

 

Best Peter

Hi Peter.  Thanks for the compliment.   Colin set the standard and style of display at the very beginning and we have kept true to that formula.   We do aim for a real Japanese vibe and are proud of every display we do.   Mark

[Curran]

Time for 2024 dose of zen.

  Still need to get to Japan and Australia. Discussing with the wife.

[Chishiki]

News Flash.  A shot term display, 4 days only.   Thursday the 3rd through to Sunday (inclusive).   A selection of quality sword fittings, lacquer and kabuto.   At the following location :-

ARTVISORY GALLERY

31O Toorak Road,

South Yarra.

Melbourne. 

 

If you are in Melbourne it's worth the effort.

 

Here is the online catalogue.   Samurai items start at number 72.

 

https://issuu.com/ar..._and_creation_online

 

Mark

[The Blacksmith]

I  have so greatly enjoyed reading through this wonderful and fascinating thread ! It would have been mouthwatering to have actually seen it.

Thank you for all the contribtions.

[Chishiki]

The final day was excellent, very well attended by the public and collector community.  Displayed were antiques and art from across Asia.   The Japanese Samurai pieces stirred a lot of enthusiastic questioning and discussions.  Talks by organisers and contributors were followed by a tea ceremony.   Looking forward to our next event where we can share our collections with the public.  Stay tuned. 😉

[Chishiki]

Hi.  We have installed a display of wood blocks, netsuke, okimono and inro at the Japanese Consulate, Melbourne.   It will be in place until mid January.  Public are welcome to view.

[Chishiki]

Hi.  Today, we completed the installation of a display here in Melbourne.   It's a nice display, worth visiting.  The venue, Box Hill RSL, is quite large with restaurant,  cafe, bar, and is very busy.   We have displayed a good cross section of samurai art.   The backbone of thr display is Colin McDonald and kudos to him.

 

It will run for about 1 year,  with most items being changed every four months.   I'll post more details over time.  If you'd like to know more please message me.

 

Mark

[Brian]

@Chishiki you guys are doing such amazing work. Can’t praise you and your team enough.  

[David Flynn]

Who and where is this Australian sword Soc?

[Chishiki]

On 12/1/2024 at 3:53 PM, David Flynn said:

Who and where is this Australian sword Soc?

Hi, nice of you for asking so politely.   This organisation came about many years ago as a consequence of the Victorian Government introducing legislation that would make swords prohibited weapons and problematic for bona fide collectors.   A considerable amount of work went into a submission to the government covering Japanese Art Swords and why they are important culturally and as Art.  As a result our Society was formed and written into legislation as an exempt body.

 

That's it in a nutshell.

 

Mark

[Chishiki]

On 12/1/2024 at 4:16 AM, Brian said:

@Chishiki you guys are doing such amazing work. Can’t praise you and your team enough.  

Thanks Brian.  We are really proud of what we do.  It's great to get such positive feedback from members of the public and members here on the forum.   Thanks again for your support.   Mark

[David Flynn]

I appologise, if I came across as abrupt.  Until you posted about the display on behalf of the Soc. I was a bit confused, as I had never heard of it.  Would you mind telling how it operates, who may join etc.  The only Australian Sword Soc. I had heard of, was the now defunct, JSSA.

[PNSSHOGUN]

Hi Mark, thank you for the photos and information on the GNBTHK

[Chishiki]

6 hours ago, PNSSHOGUN said:

Hi Mark, thank you for the photos and information on the GNBTHK

Hi.  I'll share more photos soon.   Some very nice items are on display.   Mark

[Tcat]

1 hour ago, Chishiki said:

Hi.  I'll share more photos soon.   Some very nice items are on display.   Mark

 

Hi Mark, long live this thread. I cant say how many times I have come back here to see that masataka koshirae and some of the other treasures over the years. Looking forward to every new batch of photos. Thank you for sharing.

[Chishiki]

17 minutes ago, Tcat said:

 

Hi Mark, long live this thread. I cant say how many times I have come back here to see that masataka koshirae and some of the other treasures over the years. Looking forward to every new batch of photos. Thank you for sharing.

Thanks heaps for the compliment.   We are very conscious that most of people viewing have zero knowledge so we try to choose pieces that anyone can look at and admire.   The masataka koshirae is one of those pieces everyone can enjoy and that hamon can be seen from 2 metres away.   Colin put that in at my special request....again.  In 3 or 4  months it will make way for something else.   🤔