Very rare Tsuba signed Senoo Saku Beautiful representation of Daruma wrapped in his robes decorated with floral motifs in Ke-bori . The ring to his ear is in silver and the pupil of his eye in Shakudo. The alloy of this Tsuba is predominantly made of copper and silver. Senoo […]

Rare Katana Yamato from Kanabo school. Koto period, late Muromachi (approx 1520). This small school was created late in Yamato, at the end of the Muromachi period. Its name comes from the fact that the blacksmiths added « Kanabo », the place of establishment of the school, to their patronymic in their […]

Beautiful japanese Katanakake made with Sunuke wood. Heavy and massive, Sunuke Wood is a wood over 300 years old, worked exclusively in the Kyushu area for several centuries. This wood is often used in the manufacture of high-end Katanakake because its naturally heavy weight helps to stabilize the whole. This […]

Big Katana signed Kofu Ju Minamoto Nobushige Zo, and dated Keio Gannen 8 gatuhi. Shinshinto period (1864), Musashi province. Nobushige was making swords under the Yushima Tenjin and he was probably influenced by the famous Suishinshi Masahide. This Katana is big and massive, with a Niedeki Kogunome midare Hamon, and a  ko itame […]

Lovely copper Kinko Menuki depicting two boars with gold and sterling silver inlays. Fine and quality work, with a nice patina. Late Edo period (~1800) Dimensions = 4,2 cm SOLD

Fine and quality work for these Shakudo Menuki with gold inlays depicting cows. Edo period (1600-1868) Dimensions = 4 cm SOLD

Rare Shibuichi Mumei Menuki (unsigned) on the theme of the snake (Hebi) of excellent quality. Kiri box with Hako-Gaki (calligraphic expertise) mentioning : – Type of metal : Oborogin-chi (other name for Shibuichi) – The style : Katachibori – School : Mito – Period : Showa (~ 1926) – And […]

The Book STONES AND SWORDS Published in early 1999 by KOKUSAI TOKEN KAI STONES AND SWORDS is the first book ever written in Western languages entirely dedicated to the restoration and polishing of traditional Japanese art swords. This book, fully bilingual, French English, presents all the steps and tools used […]

Kinko Menuki depicting a fisherman on his boat. Some gold and silver. Mumei (not signed) – Edo period Dimensions = 3,9 x 1,5 cm SOLD Menuki on consignment belonging to a french collector

Nice pair of copper Kinko Menuki representing a work of Ikebana in a cut bamboo decorated with a Tomoe. Gold on flowers and leaves. Mumei (not signed) – Late Edo Dimensions = 3,8 x 1 cm SOLD Menuki on consignmnent belonging by a french collector