Two New Tsuba

[raven2]

I have recently bought two tsuba from a couple of board members (I am sure a few of you might recognize them) an Owari and a Shoami. Both I believe are early Edo but I would appreciate any comments or enlightenments that more experienced members may have about them. Thanks for any comments.

[Curran]

Nice Kanayama-Owari. Not sure what else to say. Iron looks good. Probably Early Edo.

[raven2]

Thanks for the reply. Guess these were not too interesting to people

[Stephen]

Fred

 

I like them both the first more so, its just some ppl me mainly dont have the understanding of tsuba as likes of Ford Pete and other Hi dedoos...prob why so few remarks.

[rvr]

Not sure wich one i prefer.. they are both very nice.

I hope to show my first tsuba soon, very interesting (and complex) history behind tsuba's..

To much to read

 

Regards, Ruben

[Soshin]

The Owari tsuba is likely early Edo because if I am not mistaken the Owari school only produced tsuba until the middle Edo period. I will defer to the experts if I am incorrect. As for the Shoami group they produced tsuba throughout the Edo period and even before. Pre-Edo Shoami tsuba are termed Ko-Shoami. Thanks raven2 for posting the photos of your new tsuba(s). I really like them both.

 

 

 

Yours truly,

David S.

[watsonmil]

Dear Fred,

I concur with Stephen, .... I too am not an expert on fittings. But I know what I like. I like to see people post their collections whether spectacular or humble. This IS NOT an elitist club. The moment it becomes one, I will be gone. Anyways you, and others should be encouraged to post, ... this is how we ALL learn. In this case I particularily like the Owari Tsuba. I like the piercing work, and the feel of old iron. May your collection grow. Kind regards, ... Ron Watson

[outlier48]

Hi Fred - thanks for posting the pics. I prefer the shoami style (don't know why ) but enjoyed seeing both. Hope the collection continues to grow and you continue to post pics of your new acquisitions.

 

Charlie Brashear

[cspage]

Fred, that Owari tsuba is spectacular. I am not an expert in any way, shape or form, but I do love them for the vast variety and methods of expression they represent. The depth of tactile experience in handling excellent tsuba gives a sense of quality in life, value and oft times, strength. The patina of the iron, the clarity and flow of sukashi, all contribute the beauty of the object. A successful design within a very confined and defined format is wonderful to encounter. Both your tsuba exhibit these qualities. Congratualations, and I'm jealous.

 

Colin

[Strider]

I am sorry to get off subject, but I need to tell Colin that I have swiped his catch phrase 'Tale tarts when tarts are passing" We recently got possession of a foreclosed property after 8 months of dealing with the banking industry and we considered it a good tart to take. I am even having a wooden sign carved with a lemon and cherries and his phrase that we are going to mount along the long driveway . I will post a picture for him when it is finished and up. Sorry for the redirection of this thread. Scott

[cspage]

Brief continuation of off-topic. Scott, that phrase has never let me down. It is not mine, however, I learned it from a pottery mentor many years ago and she from her's. It has helped me make many a decision, and not one is regretted. There are tarts I have encountered that I did not take, and I forever rue those decisions not to do so. In this world of Nihonto, I find I use the phrase often, and did just a couple of weeks ago in purchasing my first wakizashi. In bringing the thread around to the topic at hand, I expect, in his own way, Fred took tarts when they were passing. I would say it worked for him, too. I look forward to the photo of the sign.

 

Colin