Kantaro Posted August 2 Report Share Posted August 2 Good evening, I obtained my second learning Tsuba from Japan. Hope it is not a fake. (72mm L x 70mm W x 3,3mm T / inches = 2.83 L x 2.75 W x 0.13 T) (weight 66 gram) Since I am a newbie and want to learn, I would be happy with all possible info! (Is it a fake?/Period?/Age?/Design?/School?/Remarks?/Opignion?/value?) Do you mount your Tsuba or keep them in a box? (I just mounted it to have a look at it, i am aware it did not fit) (The Tsuba is mine and there is no sale or auction going on) Kind regards and thanks! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROKUJURO Posted August 2 Report Share Posted August 2 Paris, your TSUBA does not seem to be a fake or copy. To me, it looks like an early EDO (or late KOTO) item, but I don't see details pointing to a specific school. However, I think I see elements of TOSHO and KACHUSHI styles. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kantaro Posted August 2 Author Report Share Posted August 2 Thank you Jean for your input. I must admit that is an older age estimation than I expected. Kind Regards Pâris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROKUJURO Posted August 2 Report Share Posted August 2 Paris, age alone does not mean much. What counts is quality. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake6500 Posted August 3 Report Share Posted August 3 Hi Paris, Personally I keep my collection in a Japanese style drawer like this: https://www.ebay.com/itm/273779180367 Worth the investment if you are intending to start a sizable collection, but probably a waste of money if you're not planning to expand. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kantaro Posted August 3 Author Report Share Posted August 3 Is this a good quality Tsuba? How is this determinated? Kind regards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugyotsuji Posted August 3 Report Share Posted August 3 I like it. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spartancrest Posted August 4 Report Share Posted August 4 Looks good to me as well - 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlorianB Posted August 4 Report Share Posted August 4 Quality depends on different parameters, for example handling of the material, craftsmanship, state of preservation and to a certain degree the age. Age could explain and sometimes excuse blemishes on the piece. My advice to a beginner: Look at as many Tsuba as possible to learn. Best in hand, but good pictures will do also, today easily available online. Concerning Your Tsuba the workmanship is certainly not top quality. Whereas the vertical axis out of alignment was made intentionally and could be seen on many pieces, the rim and the sukashi openings lack diligence. However, it is an honest piece and nice study material. Enjoy it! Florian 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tohagi Posted August 4 Report Share Posted August 4 I like the color and general atmosphere (wabi sabi) of this tsuba. I would be personaly happy to have it in my collection even if it's not a masterpiece. You have good taste IMO. Best regards, Éric VD 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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