MikeyJ Posted June 8, 2024 Report Posted June 8, 2024 AOI listed the Yari (below) in Shirasaya at less than 400,000 (if memory serves, can't find original posting), no bids. A month later its re-listed with a giant (modern) "big dragon" Koshirae and it sells for 801,000. The unpapered Naginata (below) with a similar modern "big dragon" Koshirae is currenty listed at 600,000. Whoever is making these Big Dragon Koshirae for AOI needs to start his own business! https://www.aoijapan...ords-appraisal-club/ https://www.aoijapan...n-no-kuni-yoshihiro/ ≈ 1 Quote
Mister Gunto Posted June 8, 2024 Report Posted June 8, 2024 Have to admit...that's some beautiful Dragon artwork! Quote
Matsunoki Posted June 8, 2024 Report Posted June 8, 2024 To me the koshirae look cheap. Yes they are flashy but the actual “lacquer” (I doubt the gold work is real urushi) looks flat and lifeless. I wonder if some sort of print or transfer process is used. I have seen similar looking work on modern (fake) Chinese porcelain. 1 Quote
MikeyJ Posted June 8, 2024 Author Report Posted June 8, 2024 (edited) Bradley, I like the dragon design too. I debated about bidding on it at 450,000 yen, but opted out when it hit 500,000, and was surprised to see a non-NBTHK yari in a modern Koshirae go for 801,000. Edited June 8, 2024 by MikeyJ Corrected typo, added addressee 1 Quote
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