Franco

FYI, ...

Hello (name?), To begin the process it should first be determined what it is that you have. By posting clear images of both swords here on this forum the first steps in making an evaluation can begin. From there further advice on just where and how to achieve answers can be given. Please take care in the handling of these swords for your own safety and to not damage the swords. Please ask first if you have any concerns or questions before proceeding. http://www.japaneseswordindex.com/nihonto.htm Thank you. Regards, Franco

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Apparently you do not. Sorry, Adam, but you're missing the whole point. Nihonto are first and foremost weapons designed to cut!!! Form follows function. They call the golden age period of Japanese sword making the golden age for good reason! As you were.

Then you do not understand materials and control. Which in turn means that you're not qualified to make such a judgement. But, you are welcome to your own opinion. As you were.

splen·did /ˈsplendəd/ adjective magnificent; very impressive. "In conclusion it must be said that apart from merely recognizing the nioiguchi to draw conclusions on a possible school or smith, there is also the point of view of technical and artistical skill and quality. That means, a bright and clear and first of all consistent nioiguchi is desirable and shows that the smith was adequately skilled. So if the nioiguchi varies considerably and “unnaturally” in width and/or brightness, it is a sign that the smith lacked skill and that you are not facing a work of one of the top masters." https://markussesko.com/2015/05/29/kantei-3-hamon-boshi-1/ The reality is that these terms are indeed already well defined. It then becomes left to our understanding to appropriately apply them, or not.

John J., You've asked Jacques this question, and now I pose the same question to you. Would you say this blade has a splendid nioi guchi? Please explain?

My mistake. As you were.

How and when has it been a good thing? Good for who?

John J., You are misunderstanding what is that I'm saying. So, let me restate that at the point the shinsa team renders an opinion, it is at that point where the sword owners homework begins, especially when it involves a mumei sword. How and why did the shinsa team reach their conclusion? Were they correct? Were they incorrect? If so, why or why not? This is what I'm saying! I'm not pretending to know more than the shinsa team! Further, the reason that it is important to bring up the significance of polish is that the shinsa team can only judge by what they can see. It is critical for collectors and sword owners to understand what that means. Foolish, hmm. Then, you bring up quality while at the same time say "If you can learn to identify quality." That is one hell of a big "if" ! And what " if " one cannot? Tell me, have you never seen a sword with papers, including upper level papers, and thought that it would be a mistake to buy that sword? Oh, so in the end you do buy the paper. Not that there's anything wrong with that.

If that is so, then what? Are we buying the sword or the paper? Once the NTHK or the NBTHK issue an origami, doesn't it then become the task of the owner (or future owner) of the sword to follow up with a full and complete analysis of the "opinion" offered, especially when the sword is mumei? Did the shinsa judge get the time period correct? Why or why not? Did they get the tradition correct? Why or why not? Did they get the school correct? Why or why not? Did they get the smith correct? Why or why not? Is/was the polish of the sword correct? Why or why not?

Second Ray's thoughts, leaning more towards the Shinshinto end.

Attento

I take it then that Jonathan has completed his end? Thank you.

This sale is now closed, thank you.

The last contact number I have for Takeo Seki is (edited by admin....I think it's best to share this via pm) Regards, Franco

Just to be clear closing time to place an offer/bid is Saturday June 11th 2022 at 4 pm Eastern Standard Time. Thank you. Kind Regards, Franco

At what point does the owner still own their collection? At what point does the collection begin to own the owner?

Hello Peter, By letting go. By learning to be satisfied, content. By not surrendering to desire. Look, appreciate, without possessing. Find without accumulating. So hard to do! Taming the unruly mind that is.

And it's off to the races! Good luck! Thank you.

Comment: It should be explained that in the past I would have been willing to take on the responsibility of any accompanying hassles of dealing with cross border shipping and customs. However, because of health issues I simply cannot take on such possibilities any longer. That, in addition to the abnormalities of today's world. Additionally: It should also be mentioned that upon the successful sale/bid of this scroll painting, once Brian notifies me that the donation in the amount posted by the winner has been paid to the NMB, I will contact the winner via private messaging to obtain the necessary shipping information. In the case that this sale is not successful, this item will be withdrawn without any further commitment. Thank you. Kind Regards, Franco

You're welcome. Yes it is. I'm missing it already, but it's time to let it go. Truly a delightful piece. Thank you.

This scroll painting was purchased at a garage sale many years ago with the intention of and in dire need of being remounted. That day never came and the nearby shop is now gone. So, I am placing this scroll painting for sale "as is" open to offers/bids for a period of one week beginning at the time of this post and ending on Saturday June 11th 2022 at 4 pm, with 100% of the proceeds/bid going directly to the Nihonto Message Board / Brian in the form of a donation for the full amount made directly by the buyer that places the highest offer/bid at or before the end time of this sale to the NMB. This sale is for U.S. destinations only and will include shipping paid by me within the United Sates via priority mail through the USPS. The opening price is $40.00 (USD). Aside from the tattered mount with one cracked ivory roller the painting itself is not torn or damaged besides a number of creases. The colors are still very good. The painting depicts what appears to be Chinese scholars writing poetry and or practicing their calligraphy next to a brook with cups of wine/sake (?) being floated down with the gentle flowing current. The approximate length of the painting is 6 feet. Please see the following images for additional details. Please resolve all questions before bidding. This sale is final. All corrections welcomed! Thank you. Kind Regards, Franco Kanpu Omata (Omata Kanpu, September 27, 1894-October 22, 1947) is a Japanese painter, Nanga painter, and poet. His real name is Shinjiro. He is from Wakayama City, Wakayama Prefecture. He first studied Western painting and later turned to Japanese painting. He studied under Terasaki Kogyo and later Komuro Suiun. He participated in the establishment of Daito Nansoin. [Career] 1894 (Meiji 27) --Born in Wakayama City, Wakayama Prefecture. 1913 (Taisho 2) --Going to Tokyo. He studied at Taiheiyo Art Association Institute and Nihon Bijutsuin Western Painting Department. 1916 (Taisho 5) --Formed a poetry company with Takuji Ote and Hemmi Takashi. 1917 (Taisho 6)-Takuji Ote, Hemmi Takashi and silent song formation. He turned to Japanese painting. 1918 (... From "Wikipedia" Person name Yomi Omata Kampuu Person alias Kanpu Oya Daegu, Sightseeing Oya, Shinjiro year of birth 1894 Year of death 1947 Occupation, career, etc. painter

Hello, Any further updates? Thank you. Warmest Regards