Old World Bonji Symbols

[Edward G]

Good Day to All:

 

The pictures of this handle are from a really neat acquisition a friend of mine has.  No sword just a handle.  The Fuchi and Kashira are very unusual though.  I thought others might appreciate it's old world iron quality.  I am not sure what the religious symbols indicate..  If anyone out there could shed some light on the meaning of these symbols, I would appreciate any thoughts on the translation of the religious symbols and also some  help with signature.

 

Thanks

 

Edward G

 

[Grey Doffin]

Hirotoshi & a kao for the mei.  I don't know the Bonji.

Grey

[John A Stuart]

This may help. https://web.archive.org/web/20131003111835/http://www.sino-platonic.org/complete/spp088_siddham_china_japan.pdf

[Edward G]

Thank You Grey and John for this information.  I value your contribution to this subject.   Any other opinions or  thoughts on the Bonji Characters is very much appreciated. 

 

Thanks

 

Edward G