Robert E. Haynes


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SHONAI SHOAMI $700
"Iron mokko shape tsuba formed as four rabbits jumping over waves. The waves and eyes of the rabbits are carved in low relief. This design is to be found in the work of the Shonai Shoami school. There are examples in copper and shakudo plate with this same form. The soft metal examples are later than this rare iron work, and shows the early work of this school. The rabbit over waves theme represents the moon reflecting on water. In Japan this design comes from the Sandskrit word for 'moon', which means, "one who carries the hare"."

8.1cm x 8.1cm x 0.3cm

How to Purchase this Tsuba

If you would like to know more about any Tsuba, or if you are considering a purchase, please send an E-MAIL telling me (Elliott) where you are and what pieces interest you.

Or, if you would rather, you may call me: Phone: (c)503-754-8082  or   (h)503-666-2342

I can discuss payment methods, and estimate shipping and insurance costs. 

For orders within the US, I can accept personal checks, bank checks, or money orders made payable to "Elliott Long." I cannot process credit cards or accept paypal payments. 

Orders from outside the US can be paid with International Postal Money Orders, checks in US dollars written on a US bank, Western Union transfers, or Bank Wire transfers. Contact Me for details. I can give you a quote on shipping and insurance costs, once I have received your mailing address.

Payments should be sent to:   Elliott Long
                                                         P.O. Box 2103
                                                         Gresham, Oregon 97030
                                                         USA



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