A challenge to Spatancrest (Dale)

[kissakai]

I think that Dale must have a photographic memory that I thought we could test

 

I’m suggesting we put an image for Dale to find. Only tsuba please.

If he can find a similar one then he can post an image for a NMB member to find

 

I’ll start with:

 

[roger dundas]

My money is on Dale to find one and I suppose most feel the same.

Roger j

[Spartancrest]

Still looking- Goami/Kiami?  I have seen one but WHERE?

[Spartancrest]

Still looking - but it is not looking good! One thing is I am finding other utsushi images to add to other threads! All research has its advantages.

[roger dundas]

Are you saying that my money is at risk, Dale ?

We will give you more time.

And the weather over there in Tasmania is starting to pick up- might help ?

Roger j

[Spartancrest]

Well from my window it is dark and ready to pour down - just like my mood! My 'Photographic memory' [which I don't have] does not let me know where things are - only that I have seen them before. Actually there is another current thread Hamano Tsuba and I know for sure I have seen a guard just like it in recent days but now having gone through forty books, twenty museum sites and lots of searches on tsuba types - it is impossible for me to find it again! Plus my eyes are starting to bleed!   I need image recognition software that doesn't confuse a tsuba with a badge, buckle or horse brass! [I will have a talk to the Aliens currently scouting our planet and see what they come up with - while they continue their search for intelligent life on this planet]

[kissakai]

The school is Aizu Shoami if that helps

 

[Spartancrest]

Well I should be able to find it in this 'book'  NOT! 

[Spartancrest]

I can find examples with the 'pole, ropes and bucket' but from totally different schools - not a help.

 

Roger - which Tote are you betting with? Ladbrokes, Betfair, Neds  or 'We break legs'? 

[Infinite_Wisdumb]

Well, its close Dale!  I was worried that Grev was going to get you with a stumper right out of the gate!

 

How about this one @Spartancrest?

 

[Spartancrest]

Yasuchika designed Rabbit under the moon - hasn't everyone got one? 

[Spartancrest]

Sometimes Yasuchika got sick of the rabbit and put a fisherman in instead. http://jameelcentre.ashmolean.org/object/EAX.10951

 

This Rabbit/Hare does not count because there is no moon.  https://www.pinterest.com.au/pin/89649848810553016/

[Infinite_Wisdumb]

@Spartancrestimpressive! I saved that pic as I had never seen one before. You ARE an NMB national treasure!

[Spartancrest]

   https://www.artfoxlive.com/product/7143852.html

[Spartancrest]

Jesse there is a thread running now you might find more Rabbits on! Some borrowed images.

 

[Spartancrest]

This is way off topic but my searches produce some interesting things.

https://www.facebook.com/kirieya/photos/a.1472128026342623/2283753155180102/

 

Tsuba paper cut-outs, including themes for major Holidays. Who knew?

[Spartancrest]

We may have a major find here!  The guard pictured above Signed Fujiwara Kodo (Furumichi) hitsu and sealed in gold Hirochika.  Could once have been owned by an Envoy of the Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria - The same Archduke who's assassination sparked the first World War.  The 1923 image is, I will admit a bit grainy but the proportions are exact as shown in the image overlap.

 

 

Another "Historic" Yasuchika 'Hare' tsuba from 1894

 

 

[kissakai]

I wish I'd posted an easier tsuba but I thought it was distinctive but maybe a commission but the post is showing some nice insights

 

[Spartancrest]

Grev, I would love to say it was 'Unique' but as soon as I do, one will turn up! 

[roger dundas]

Which 'tote' am I using Dale ?

With a local 'starting price'- (SP) below the radar, bookmaker.

There once were quite a lot of them locally around 40 or more years ago, blokes from all sorts of working backgrounds but all having sharp, quick minds for figures .

Authorities chased and harassed them a bit but were often enough bought off in the 'Australian way'. 

How do you think this nation got started ?- poachers, pilferers, perjurers etc sent over here to serve time.

Australia didn't have any slavery but it did have free (Government funded) convict labour.

That was a bit "off topic".

Roger j

[Spartancrest]

Just for fun I bought a 'pole, ropes and bucket' tsuba - see what you have done Grev!

The one I purchased makes four of them that I know of - One being in the Cleveland Art Museum, I am certain they are all cast and possibly reworked to varying degrees. Facinating variation in cost - I can now say I have a 'museum worthy' piece [not] 

 

 

Still looking for that elusive first test piece!

[kissakai]

So you are working through your 'bucket' list

[Spartancrest]

Grev I am still looking - this is something similar I have seen a few of - but still not close enough.

described as "Kyoshoami" twigs and chrysanthemums.

[kissakai]

That is a pretty good match of design elements and mat. Easier comparison

 

 

[Spartancrest]

Yes, sorry the only image I had was taken at an angle. I like the way the sukashi is outlined in both cases it really shows the design off better.

[Spartancrest]

The one I found is very similar to Bob Morrison's Posted March 24, 2021  I wish he had asked me to find a match, . . . still looking for a closer match to Grev's! 

 

 

[Spartancrest]

Hi Grev. I think this one can be added as a similar design to your original post - a little worn and only some of the sukashi is outlined. Dote-mimi.

https://www.jauce.com/auction/p1079036165 not very common. [I do wish the sellers knew which way was up!]

 

[Spartancrest]

Look what has turned up on eBay - https://www.ebay.com/itm/404088533168

Condition is not great needs a lot of TLC.

Now why can't I find Grev's example twin?

 

[kissakai]

What a surprise - thanks for still looking

 

[Stephen]

What a fun thread... I guess it started when I was on sabbatical... following.

I know who to turn to for info.

Tks guys