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Kantaro

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I wonder if this is considered as Goto?

What are you thoughts about the quality of these Fuchi and Kashira?

Are the golden deer and its spotted black friend based on a legend or story?

 

They do remind me about my nice time in Nara.

 

Kind regards.

 

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21 hours ago, Kantaro said:

I wonder if this is considered as Goto?

What are you thoughts about the quality of these Fuchi and Kashira?

Are the golden deer and its spotted black friend based on a legend or story?

 

They do remind me about my nice time in Nara.

 

Kind regards.

 

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You are very likely correct about the connection to Nara as the deer trade was historically an important part of the Nara economy. All parts of the deer would be sold or serve a purpose in Nara and deer themed fuchigashira are common from the Nara area. In fact, I have a similar fuchigashira in my collection which I received as a gift.

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1 hour ago, Jake6500 said:

 

You are very likely correct about the connection to Nara as the deer trade was historically an important part of the Nara economy. All parts of the deer would be sold or serve a purpose in Nara and deer themed fuchigashira are common from the Nara area. In fact, I have a similar fuchigashira in my collection which I received as a gift.

Thanks Jake, do you have any pics?

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On 10/21/2024 at 9:07 PM, Kantaro said:

Thanks Jake, do you have any pics?

 

Not the best pictures off my phone camera but hopefully they'll suffice...

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This pair 100% come from Nara. The maple leaf on the side is also a common Nara image.

 

Not exactly the same style as yours but the spotted deer makes the association with Nara likely!

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On 10/21/2024 at 9:24 PM, Spartancrest said:

https://en.japantrav...antler-cutting/23785

I fed some deer at Nara in 2016 - we were at the wrong time of year to see the antlers being cut.

Just out of interest some of the antlers have become tsuba!

 

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Oh no!  https://www.jauce.com/auction/g1157889471   Yes you guessed it - FROM NARA!

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Haha, I'd be too nervous to try and import any of this stuff into our country Dale, what with the strict wildlife protection laws and customs.

 

Biological materials are an automatic pass!

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1 hour ago, Jake6500 said:

too nervous to try and import any of this stuff into our country

Well I have to admit one of those Antler tsuba is mine! Number 5 with the metal seppa-dai - not much bigger than a fifty cent piece with its own custom box [also not much bigger than a matchbox!] Had it since 2018 - is there a statute of limitations?:)

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