Post by Lady Kimiko on Sept 15, 2011 9:56:07 GMT -5
Title: The Goda Collection - Japanese Sword Fitting
Author: Robert Hamilton Rucker
Year Published: 1924
ISBN: None (Only 500 copies of this book were printed)
Language: English
Pages: 93
Periods: Mostly 17th Century to Pre-WW2, however the info is still good for insight
Subjects: Swordmakers, Swordfittings, Insight into terms and designs for sword fittings
My Thoughts: Masauji Goda lived from 1844 - 1917. In the first pages of the book is a photo of Goda, formally dressed in his kimono, haori, and hakama with his swords by him as his sits kneeling on the ground with a folded fan before him. Though he is aged he looks noble and to have been a wide and great man. In fact the intro in the book for this man lists him as a scholarly gentleman.
This book is packed full of great antique sword fittings with history, details, and insight to each of the sittings and their designs. There also is a catalog o the families and individual swordsmithes through Japanese history such as: Umetada, Miochin, and more. There are many black and white photos of the collection, with descriptions and the source of the fittings. What I find very valuable is in te back of the book there is a nice glossary of terms in reference to their construction, and art styles - something I have not seen in any other book. Tis precious antique book is a must for a serious Japanese Sword Collector.
In the back of this book, it states that only 500 copies of this book were printed. Good luck finding one.
Author: Robert Hamilton Rucker
Year Published: 1924
ISBN: None (Only 500 copies of this book were printed)
Language: English
Pages: 93
Periods: Mostly 17th Century to Pre-WW2, however the info is still good for insight
Subjects: Swordmakers, Swordfittings, Insight into terms and designs for sword fittings
My Thoughts: Masauji Goda lived from 1844 - 1917. In the first pages of the book is a photo of Goda, formally dressed in his kimono, haori, and hakama with his swords by him as his sits kneeling on the ground with a folded fan before him. Though he is aged he looks noble and to have been a wide and great man. In fact the intro in the book for this man lists him as a scholarly gentleman.
This book is packed full of great antique sword fittings with history, details, and insight to each of the sittings and their designs. There also is a catalog o the families and individual swordsmithes through Japanese history such as: Umetada, Miochin, and more. There are many black and white photos of the collection, with descriptions and the source of the fittings. What I find very valuable is in te back of the book there is a nice glossary of terms in reference to their construction, and art styles - something I have not seen in any other book. Tis precious antique book is a must for a serious Japanese Sword Collector.
In the back of this book, it states that only 500 copies of this book were printed. Good luck finding one.
