Tsuba with interesting motif

[Nobody]

I do not know the artistic value of the tsuba. But I think the motif is interesting. Even Nakago of nihonto can be the motif for the tsuba.

 

As one of new items on the following site.

http://www.sanmei.com/shop_e/enter.html

[Mantis dude]

I have seen a few of these in books and for sale. The tangs actually look bent on this one? Seen some other ones in a bit better condition. I have also recently seen some menuki of tangs, but can't remember which site. Not exactly sure why, but I don't like the execution of this one as much as others I have seen, but that may be just a personal preference. You could definately do a motif with them.

 

Thanks for posting.

[Rich T]

though this looks like Owari or Kyo, either sukashi or Shoami and may be early edo as a guess. It is a classic design and the nakago are usulay signed with Masamune, Nagamitsu, Tadayoushi and the likes to add to the drama. This one needs a little luvin' but it is a nice tsuba I think. It is strong in design.

 

Just my thoughts, thanks for sharing Koichi-san

 

Rich

[Mantis dude]

Hi,

 

I know this thread was a little old, but I just found some menuki to go along so I thought I'd post

 

http://www.legacyswords.com/fs_ant_menuki3.htm

 

enjoy

[Brian]

Ken,

 

Very interesting pair there. Pity there isn't an item to show scale, as I think they would be more impressive given a clear indication of size. If someone has a tsuba with nakago signed by this smith, then this would make a really nice set. Thanks for sharing them.

 

Brian

[Nobody]

Hi Ken,

 

Thanks for showing the menuki. They are really interesting. If I did not know they were menuki, I might belive that some one cut the real nakago.