Nostro Titus Posted January 5, 2007 Report Posted January 5, 2007 Hi. Just thought I would share this tsuba. Unfortunately it met someone intent on cleaning the "rusty iron" but at least it's not as bad as another one I saw. Does anyone have an idea as to the manufacturer of this piece? Nostro Quote
Ford Hallam Posted January 5, 2007 Report Posted January 5, 2007 Hi Marius, based on the shape of the hitsu-ana and the relief carved design which is then accented with gold and silver nunome I'd plonk for Higo. Probably 19th century. This particular "tsuchi mei" I've seen before too. Anyway that's just my view. cheers, Ford Quote
Nostro Titus Posted January 5, 2007 Author Report Posted January 5, 2007 Thanks for the quick reply, Ford. Quote
Nostro Titus Posted January 12, 2007 Author Report Posted January 12, 2007 Another tsuba. I actually enjoy the simple yet elegant design. Anyone willing to have a go at this one? Quote
Ford Hallam Posted January 12, 2007 Report Posted January 12, 2007 Hi Marius, very nice piece of iron. I particularly like the quality of the iron carving, and it appears to be in pretty good nick. I'd suggest Nara school, quite late. It seems to me to have a little Kanie influence too, not suprising really, as by the time this was made Kanie was revered as one of the great early masters. His work is far more reserved, almost spartan. regards, ford p.s. are these pieces yours? p.m. me if you like. Quote
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