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    Thanks Guy's, guess I'll just have to wait and see what it is that she found. Howard Dennis
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    Just received this photo from my daughter asking for a translation and when I said I'd be asked what it is she said I can't tell you, it's a surprise. She thinks it's Japanese but not sure. Now my curiosity is really peaked! Anybody up for a challenge? Thanks in advance for any help you can give, Howard Dennis
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    Thanks for the help guys, I was hoping this was much older. It's listed on Etsy if anyone is interested. Howard Dennis
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    Found this old plaque online and wondering if anyone can tell me it's purpose and what it says. Thanks in Advance for any help you can give me, Howard Dennis
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    Thank you Steve Howard Dennis
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    Just ran across this vase with a mark very similar to mine but not exact. Anyone have idea if this is an artist signature or a company mark and what does it say? Howard Dennis
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    Thanks, that takes me to a group I already belong to but I still can't access the database so will hope the email to administrators will help me. Howard Dennis
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    Thanks, no matter what I click on the CIS site it won't display English but shows what to me appears to be Russian? Clicking on database says viewing is closed to public and not being able to read anything I can't figure out how to register. I've written administration to find out how to proceed, wish me luck! The link you provide for book only charged me $22.27 total for shipping it in USA. Can't wait to see it. Howard Dennis
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    Thanks, I just ordered the book. Is the registering you mentioned able to be done by me if I only speak English? Can you give me a link to the site where artist is mentioned if it is in English? I really appreciate your help with this, Howard Dennis
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    Thanks so much to you all for helping me out. Others sources said it couldn't be translated or wasn't anything of merit. You have restored my faith in believing it's worthy of keeping in my collection. Please don't hesitate to post any other information from other sources as I don't have any of the books mentioned. I hereby give my permission to include these pictures and information in any lists or publications that might further study and historical research of these great art objects. Howard Dennis
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    Since I had such good luck on my vase information thought I'd ask if anyone could tell me anything about my latest inro purchase. I just couldn't resist the subject matter. Looks like a collector admiring his sword furniture. Howard Dennis
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    Thanks for your rapid response. Really appreciate the help. Howard Dennis
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    Trying to determine who made my latest vase find. Thanks for any help, Howard Dennis
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    Thanks Steve, I'll see if I can find anything researching that name. Howard Dennis
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    Thanks Steven, appreciate the help. I have another one I'm trying to find out what it says, if you are able to determine is it kanji or a stylized artist signature?
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    Just ran across this and would like to know what it says. Thanks, Howard Dennis
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    I have gone back and tried to take better pictures but just don't have the skill or equipment. After this post I went back and looked at the yari and it is browner than it appears in the photos and the signature a lot fainter than it looks in my pictures and I think it looks older than this in person but I just can't capture it on film. Howard Dennis
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    Thanks Guys. So the signature reads FUJIWARA HISANAGA SAKU Correct? Any idea on time period or place? I can't turn up anything online for this smith. Howard Dennis
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    Just got this yari and would like to know who the maker is. Thanks for any help, Howard Dennis
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    Thanks, I appreciate the help. Any guess as to why this would have been made? As a gift to someone connected to NHK, retirement or marking the founding of NHK? Howard Dennis
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    Just found this vase which looked like many others until I noticed the column of kanji engraved down one side. I've never seen this before and wonder what it says. It has 2 kanji on top with a space followed by 6 other kanji Thanks, Howard Dennis
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    Nobody can shed any light or an opinion on this? I'm trying to determine could it possibly be authentic and it was plated by someone? I see copper under the plating's worn areas and don't know if I'm seeing copper plating from the plating process or the piece is made from solid copper which I would think MIGHT mean it was a real kogai and not something modern. It does seem to have more weight than something that was diecast. Howard Dennis
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    Hate to admit it but I jumped on a (too good to be true) online purchase and wonder if someone recognizes the source of this reproduction which the seller swears is an antique. These are sellers pictures and are claimed to be accurate representation of item. In actuality it is chromed or nickel plated over copper and it is NON magnetic and not steel as claimed. The only saving grace is it was cheap! Howard Dennis
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    Thanks for posting this, it's why I brought my question here to get multiple views of it's meaning or message. At first I only saw a demon carrying a maiden but when I noticed the facial expressions they both seem very pleased with themselves and not at all in a stressful situation. Howard Dennis
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    Here's the back of netsuke. I think it represents what I've seen listed as a document box. It almost looks as if you could really open it. The coin shows how small this whole thing is. Howard Dennis
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