Sweet little Namban

[Geraint]

Just for fun, this sweet little Namban just came home and I thought some of you might like it.

It's just 61mms by 53mms and in a form that I've never seen but I'm sure Dale can come up with one.

 

All the best.

 

 

[Steves87]

I love that Geraint, very different!

I have a similar style Namban/Hizen guard which is not quite as interesting as yours, but I still love. The tendrils are different to the usual Namban style, and I note that they are most often seen on guards classified as Hizen.

[Spartancrest]

9 hours ago, Geraint said:

I'm sure Dale can come up with one.

I am going to start charging finders fees!   

The one I have on record could be the one you now have?

 

 

https://www.easylive...t-carpets-ru-lot-28/
Auction Date: 12th Nov 2022     No dimensions.

 

 

[Geraint]

I knew you could do it Dale!  Yes indeed that is the very one, several other guards from that lot are on sale from the same vendor that I bought this one from.  The V&A example is an interesting comparison too.

 

Thanks for sharing yours Steve, the observation about Hizen tendrils is very interesting.  That will give me something to get my teeth into.

 

All the best.

 

 

 

[Bugyotsuji]

Natsume and other tea ceremony drawstring bags, and tied kinchaku purses came in various materials, such as cotton, silk, leather etc.

I have a few real kinchaku, plus two matchlock powder flasks imitating the same style. Nice to see Namban tsuba made in this shape, protecting things of value.