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Here is an unusual set of sword fittings with sagemono and netsuke. They also have coral set in as ojme. The netsuke are about 5mm.
Dick
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Sword Fittings with Netsuke
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Posted 25 June 2007 - 03:04 PM
Hi,
Here is an unusual set of sword fittings with sagemono and netsuke. They also have coral set in as ojme. The netsuke are about 5mm.
Dick
Here is an unusual set of sword fittings with sagemono and netsuke. They also have coral set in as ojme. The netsuke are about 5mm.
Dick
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Posted 25 June 2007 - 06:31 PM
The netsuke, sagemono theme is quite unusual! Is it evident how the coral was/is attached to the metal? Do you know any history of these? One could give some guesses for why such a theme! Thanks for sharing.
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Posted 25 June 2007 - 10:44 PM
Hi Janel,
I am afraid that I don't know anything about the history of these sword fittings. I thought they were neat and different with the subject matter and coral. The detail is amazing. The inro had a fence, hut and trees chased on the front. The pouch clasp is decorated with flowers. Amazing.
Dick
I am afraid that I don't know anything about the history of these sword fittings. I thought they were neat and different with the subject matter and coral. The detail is amazing. The inro had a fence, hut and trees chased on the front. The pouch clasp is decorated with flowers. Amazing.
Dick
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Posted 03 July 2007 - 11:10 PM
I think there could be just hole drilled through whole fushi and coral was insert by force. I saw some fittings with this kind of solution.
And why this subject. Well sometimes things showed on fittings was a memorable of other great art object. Maybe this nestuke and inro was very famous piece of art and owner wanted to have in on his sword. Or maybe it was his great treasure and he didn't wear it all the time but he wanted to be able to show to people what he has. And because he carry his sword everyday everywhere that was a good opportunity.
And why this subject. Well sometimes things showed on fittings was a memorable of other great art object. Maybe this nestuke and inro was very famous piece of art and owner wanted to have in on his sword. Or maybe it was his great treasure and he didn't wear it all the time but he wanted to be able to show to people what he has. And because he carry his sword everyday everywhere that was a good opportunity.
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