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Dear All,

 

I have acquired this one recently - it was described as ko-Umetada, which I think is

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It was described as Momoyama, which I think is

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The tsuba has the following dimensions:

67 x 73 x 7 mm. Thickness is the same in seppa-dai and in mimi.

It is nice, homogenous iron, no tekkotsu (unless you take some sloppy forging on side of the mimi for tekkotsu). Colour is chocolatey brown. Heavy in hand.

 

What do you think about it? School? Period?

 

Thanks for your time and effort :bowdown:

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thanks for your thoughts :bowdown:

I must say, I thought Ono as well, but this school is so obscure and there are so few examples with solid attributions (if any), that I hesitate to make such a statement (who am I to do it, anyway?)

 

The well cover is a good explanation of the motif. What about the shape?

 

I admit I like this tsuba, but I think it lacks finesse somewhat.

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A mokko form for sure. The little peak at the top is different, which may lead to a 木戸 kido, a wicket gate or 開き戸 hirakido, hinged door like a garden gate. I am tempted towards Akasaka however. John

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