My first 2 tsuba arrived

[GoldenDrachen]

Hello everyone!

 

So, I finally have received my first 2 tsuba, purchased some time ago and also discussed here, but with images from the auction description. Now I had a chance to make a better pictures, which I am sharing with you now.

I have to tell, that I am quite happy with the look and feel. Most importantly, excitement has exceeded my expectations.

 

Only one question that I have here: Can we say what period or perhaps school is the tsuba with Jittoku?

 

Thank you in advance!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Spartancrest]

I think the Jittoku is fairly late Edo, it doesn't appear to have been mounted [I could be wrong] Have you noticed the 'Fuji-san" likeness to Jittoku's head?

I wonder if this is deliberate or just a coincidence? 

I have blurred his features to show the shape better.  

[GoldenDrachen]

  On 3/31/2023 at 12:06 AM, Spartancrest said:

I think the Jittoku is fairly late Edo, it doesn't appear to have been mounted [I could be wrong] Have you noticed the 'Fuji-san" likeness to Jittoku's head?

I wonder if this is deliberate or just a coincidence? 

I have blurred his features to show the shape better.  

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Thank you Dale!

Actually now it makes sense! I was wandering about that weird hairstyle of his, especially on the left side. Looks like an artist has placed the mountain silhouette on the background.

 

 

 

[Dan tsuba]

Hello Vitaly,

 

Those are some nice tsuba!  Congratulations! Although I think the first one you showed appears (to me at least!) that the tsuba plate could have been sand cast?   I refer you to a previous thread on the forum about iron tsuba being cast-

 

https://www.militaria.co.za/nmb/topic/38416-tsuba-casting-molds/page/8/

 

That takes you to page 8.  On that page I posted some stuff on Nov 18^th  (with pictures).  I think you may find it interesting.  I have also included a couple of comparison pictures below of your tsuba and the “sand cast” bottle opener.

 

The idea of iron tsuba being cast (made in the Edo period) has always intrigued me.  I am still trying to find research on that subject (although that is difficult to do!).

 

With respect,

Dan

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[GoldenDrachen]

  On 3/31/2023 at 2:36 PM, Dan tsuba said:

Hello Vitaly,

 

Those are some nice tsuba!  Congratulations! Although I think the first one you showed appears (to me at least!) that the tsuba plate could have been sand cast?   I refer you to a previous thread on the forum about iron tsuba being cast-

 

https://www.militaria.co.za/nmb/topic/38416-tsuba-casting-molds/page/8/

 

That takes you to page 8.  On that page I posted some stuff on Nov 18^th  (with pictures).  I think you may find it interesting.  I have also included a couple of comparison pictures below of your tsuba and the “sand cast” bottle opener.

 

The idea of iron tsuba being cast (made in the Edo period) has always intrigued me.  I am still trying to find research on that subject (although that is difficult to do!).

 

With respect,

Dan

 

 

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Hi Dan.

Thank you for this, very Interesting...

I guess the first one is a purely decorative piece. It looks and feels like cast..

However this thing is my very first one and possibly will be with me for good ( I am sentimental sometimes)

I really understand your scientific interest in the subject. Sincerely wish you luck to find something that hopefully supports your theories! I do like research myself and know exactly how difficult it is. Especially if all resources, how can I put it.."slightly difficult to read"

 

Regards

Vitaly 

 

 

 

[Dan tsuba]

Vitaly, my friend-

 

You do what I do.  Collect what you like and can afford.  Each piece has a story to tell.  The learning expierecenc is extensive, and each tsuba captures the interest of the collector for their own individual reasons.

 

With respect,

Dan