Tsuba real or fake?

[Mark W]

Hallo, 

 

I wonder if this tsuba is the real deal. I can't read the inscription and don't recognize these symbols at all.

 

I don't know much about it so all help is greatly appreciated!

 

Kind regards, Mark

[Geraint]

Dear Mark.

 

This is, to be charitable a reproduction.  As you ask about this one it seems that you do not yet have your eye trained, fortunately there is a remedy to hand, have a scroll through this thread; 

 

 

All the best.

 

[Mark W]

  On 1/28/2025 at 1:19 PM, Geraint said:

Dear Mark.

 

This is, to be charitable a reproduction.  As you ask about this one it seems that you do not yet have your eye trained, fortunately there is a remedy to hand, have a scroll through this thread; 

 

 

All the best.

 

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Thank you for the swift reply, I definitely don't have an eye for it yet. It's already being shipped to me but I guess it won't stay with me long in that case. I will read through that thread. Kind regards, Mark

[Matsunoki]

@Mark W

Also have a scroll through Bonhams tsuba (past lots) to see many varied pieces and their sold prices……

 

https://www.bonhams....ogy=past&query=Tsuba

[Mark W]

  On 1/28/2025 at 1:33 PM, Matsunoki said:

@Mark W

Also have a scroll through Bonhams tsuba (past lots) to see many varied pieces and their sold prices……

 

https://www.bonhams....ogy=past&query=Tsuba

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They are all beautiful, thank you for sharing. I bought it today for nothing close to such prices. I will resell it and make some of the money back.

Kind regards, Mark

[Matsunoki]

You looked at all 4137 Lots in 4 mins? That’s serious speed reading!

[Mark W]

  On 1/28/2025 at 1:40 PM, Matsunoki said:

You looked at all 4137 Lots in 4 mins? That’s serious speed reading!

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Haha I didn't see all of them to stop myself from drooling 😁😁