Nara (Ko?) tsuba

[cdrcm12]

Hi,

 

As mentioned in the Tomotsuru thread I picked up this small, what I think is Nara school, tsuba, maybe Ko or Mito?

 

I believe the theme is autumn flowers, akakusa, with the moon over clouds.

 

Dimensions:

62mm X 59mm

4mm at Mimi, 3.3mm at seppa dai

 

I like the symmetrical tagane around the nakago ana.

 

[Curran]

Ko-Nara tends to be finely worked iron sukashi.

Mito would be a better bet.

 

[Infinite_Wisdumb]

6 minutes ago, Curran said:

Ko-Nara tends to be finely worked iron sukashi.

Mito would be a better bet.

 

agree

[cdrcm12]

Thanks both.

[Spartancrest]

Strictly concentrating on the punch marks - not the school.

 

  Very similar "Butterfly" tagane-ato [I just made that term up ] They do look like half a butterfly each side.

https://liverpoolmil.../shop.php?code=51029

 

  maybe a bit more 'Moth'-like?  https://shogunsgalle...h-stamped-gold-inlay

[cdrcm12]

Thanks Dale, butterfly seems appropriate given the flowers 😊.

 

I wondered if the punch marks were from a specific tool on the tsuba I have, as they seem to be made from a single blow? There are slight nuances with each one.

[MauroP]

May I suggest Aizu-Shōami?

[cdrcm12]

 

Hi Mauro,

 

Yes I see where you are coming from, old post below attributed to Aizu Shoami.