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[ Fisherman under the Moon ] |
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During the Edo period (1603 - 1868) |
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" Yasuchika " |
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Shibuichi (alloy of copper and silver) |
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This tsuba may be made by the master craftsman in Edo "The founder Yasuchika". Used various techniques. Very exquisite. |
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![[ Child ] Made by Sakuma Yoshihide](tu101971child.gif) |
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[ Child ] |
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During the Edo period (1603 - 1868) |
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" Inhabitant of Edo area, Sakuma Yoshihide " |
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Shakudo (alloy of copper and gold) |
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No Certificate |
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The maker is famous tsuba craftsman Sakuma Yoshihide who was independent and never belonged to any tsuba school. |
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[ Honeycomb Pattern ] |
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During the Edo period (1603 - 1868) |
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No Inscription |
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Iron |
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Gold inlaid sword guard.
Honeycomb patterned.
Very beautiful tsuba for highest-ranking Samurai. |
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[ Peony, Bamboo, Water Plantain ] |
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During the Edo period (1603 - 1868) |
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" Made by Inhabitant of Hagi in Choshu Province, Kawaji " |
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Iron |
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No Certificate |
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Made by Kawaji, one of the most famous tsuba craftsmen school in Choshu
Province. |
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[ Rice-cocking Tools ] |
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Around 1798 |
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" At the age of 73, Horie Okinari (Monogram) " |
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Shakudo (alloy of copper and gold) |
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No Certificate |
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This Kozuka was made by the famous craftsman in Edo area "Horie Okinari". |
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![[ Wheels ] Shoami Tsuba](img081.gif) |
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[ Wheels ] Shoami Tsuba |
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During the Edo period (1603 - 1868) |
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" Shoami " |
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Iron |
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Yes |
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Typical Shoami tsuba. Inlaid with gold. |
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![[ Dragonflies ] the Iwamoto school](img082.gif) |
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[ Dragonflies ] the Iwamoto school |
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During the Edo period (1603 - 1868) |
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" Iwamoto Ikkan (Monogram) " |
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Iron |
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No Certificate |
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The maker is a collateral of the Iwamoto family. Very sophisticated finish. |
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![[ Kiku and Ume Flowers ] Higo-Tsuba](img083.gif) |
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[ Kiku and Ume Flowers ] Higo-Tsuba |
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During the Edo period (1603 - 1868) |
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No Inscription |
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Iron |
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Yes |
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The maker of this tsuba is Shimizu Jingo. Famous tsuba craftsman in Hogo Province. |
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![[ Tawara Sukashi ]](img084.gif) |
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[ Tawara Sukashi ] |
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During the Edo period (1603 - 1868) |
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No Inscription |
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Copper |
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The pattern is rice bale. Finished very well. |
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