October 22, 2009 03:37:36 AM
Posted By Thomas L. Buck
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Photos of portions of Hans Igelström's collection on display in Sweden... Thanks Hans.
Han's diasho - Katana: Higo Ju Dotanuki Munehiro Saku fourth month of 1847, Wakisashi: Hizen ju Kuni "Tadayoshi" Yoshihiro Saku 1640 first generation. I wrapped both tsuka. Above and below: views of five sets of koshirae and blades. Above: a closer view of Han's diasho katana (signed: Higo Ju Dotanuki Munehiro Saku fourth month of 1847) And, above is another set of mounts that I did the tsukamaki on... Hans,Thank you again for giving me this opportunity to share some of my work, and pieces of your beautiful collection. |