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Tsuba –
Samurai Armor
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Samurai Armour
A warm sepia tone
photograph This samurai
battle armor is almost alive with its energy
and fierce expression. The helmet (kabuotbachi)
has metal strips tied together to protect the
neck and is crowned with ornamentation (kuwagasta)
kept in place with a cord tied under the neck
in front of the throat guard. The facemask (with
Me no Shita) looks life-like with its sculptured
nose, chin and startling white mustache.
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Tsuba –
The Mountain
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The Mountain
A warm sepia tone photograph
Noto, or the returning of the sword to the scabbard,
is a fundamental part of iaido (the art of drawing
the Japanese sword) training. The angle at which
the sword first meets the saya (scabbard) has been
referred to as a mountain. This angle is very important
because it protects the opening of the saya from
damage. It also makes putting the sword away much
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Tsuba -
Katana And Saya
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Katana and Saya
A warm sepia tone photograph
The Japanese
sword is truly an incredible work of art and
was a principal weapon of the samurai. So highly
was it regarded that the sword was said to
embody the honor and spirit of the warrior,
his family and clan. The katana, or long sword,
had a scabbard called a saya. This saya has
a wrapping of sting ray skin which increases
the strength of the saya and also adds to its
beauty. The tsuba on this particular sword
is in the motif of a gourd and the handle wrapping
is silk.
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Tsuba –
Taiko Drum
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Taiko Drum
A warm sepia tone photograph
Detail
of a taiko drum. Today taiko (meaning large
drum) are used in Japanese festivals and during
important martial arts gatherings or special
training. The drum is also used in the art
of taiko drumming.
For the Samurai, however,
taiko was as a battlefield instrument. By the
1500's in warfare the taiko
could be heard across the battlefields – used
both as an instrument of intimidation as well
as a means issuing commands and coordinating
movements.
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Tsuba –
Random Willow Leaf Yahone
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Random Willow Leaf Yahone
A warm sepia tone photograph
These
elaborate Yanone, or Japanese arrowheads, are
in the Yanagi-Ba (willow leaf) style. The intricate
saw cut patterns feature Mons (family crests)
and Sakura (cherry blossoms). Once instruments
of life and death battle, their depiction in
a close-up random order creates an artistic
pattern imbued with energy and danger.
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Tsuba –
Seven Ropecutters
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Seven Ropecutters
A warm sepia tone photograph
These
seven Yanone, or Japanese arrowheads, are in
the Kirimata (rope cutter) style. The heart
shaped piercings are called Inome (boar's eye).
They were used both on the battlefield and
in hunting. Laid out in close formation across
a bundle of cut straw with arrowheads angled
outward, they appear almost to be moving toward
the viewer.
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Tsuba –
Hammon School
Tsuba
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Hammon School Tsuba
A warm sepia tone photograph
Close up, this sword guard presents a beautiful
flower pattern. But to the warrior it was vital
protection for his hands and wrists when fighting
sword against sword or other weapon in battle.
This remarkable Hamano school tsuba depicts
a bee and chrysanthemum flower. The signature
on the tsuba reads “Otsu Ryuken Miboku
by the smith Manano Masahide.”
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Tsuba –
Takeda Shiggen
Tsuba
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Takeda Shiggen Tsuba
A warm sepia tone photograph
The Shingen Tsuba is also known as the Mukade
or "Centipede" tsuba. This style
of wrapping wire through the tsuba is said
to have been started by the famous general
Takeda Shingen.
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Tsuba –
Saddle & Riding Crop Tsuba
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Saddle & Riding Crop Tsuba
A warm sepia tone photograph
This unusual tsuba is signed and has the unique
design of a Japanese saddle and riding crop.
The wooden paulownia boxes in the background
are used to store and protect the tsuba. This
print has been reproduced in a warm sepia tone
with a double matboard.
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Tsuba –
Random Ropecutter Arrowheads
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Random Ropecutter Arrowheads
A warm sepia tone photograph
The Kirimata (rope cutter) style arrowhead
are were used in both battle and for hunting
game. This photographic print has been reproduced
in a warm sepia tone.
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