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Translation of two writings on the handle and blade of the kozuka
sc72 replied to sc72's topic in Translation Assistance
If this tanto arrive as I hope, maybe I'll present it on the forum -
Translation of two writings on the handle and blade of the kozuka
sc72 replied to sc72's topic in Translation Assistance
I was talking about a tanto not his little kozuka (of which I asked for the translation of 2 writings before). I have a tanto coming whose saya has the kozuka, but the tanto's handle does not have the 2 menuki. I think it was re-done without putting the menuki, but I was wondering if there are tanto that are born without menuki -
Translation of two writings on the handle and blade of the kozuka
sc72 replied to sc72's topic in Translation Assistance
Thanks for the clarification on the different craftsmen between the blade and the handle of the kozuka. As for the handle, it doesn't seem to be in the photo that it is loosened by having lost the two menuki... but it could have been re-done without putting them... I was curious if they know about "tanto" (that are not long swords) born without menuki. -
width approximately 7 cm... can it be for katana or wakizashi? ...Not for a tanto I guess
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Translation of two writings on the handle and blade of the kozuka
sc72 replied to sc72's topic in Translation Assistance
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Translation of two writings on the handle and blade of the kozuka
sc72 replied to sc72's topic in Translation Assistance
thanks for the clarification. anyway the two names (of the two signatures) are of two families or "generations" of famous smiths but always in the Edo period...so the koshirae that includes the kozuka...is confirmed to be Edo. I ask if there were handles for tanto knives but without the 2 menuki under the ribbon weave. If they are not there these 2 are lost or may never have been there -
Translation of two writings on the handle and blade of the kozuka
sc72 replied to sc72's topic in Translation Assistance
Thank you very much, since the signatures are both on the kozuka I have to assume that the blade and handle of it have two different smiths... due to modern reassembly or did this thing happen at the time too? -
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Is this "circular design" (is it an eye?) placed on the fuchi a "mon" or just a "decorative motif"? Or does it have Buddhist meaning?
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Thanks Grey
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The togishi's sheet has the signature crossed out ...so I don't know who filled it out. I assume he's a togishi...it a paper
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This is the blade no kizu
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In your opinion if it is without kizu... how much this sword in shirasaya without paper? And How do you know if the gold MEI is original or remade?
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A paper of an "Italian Togishi" (unknown) said wakizashi suriage 1660 circa "mizuda batch soshu school"
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Is it a wakizashi made by shortening a katana?
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The blade is perfect
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Yes Ray, but what does it mean? Was the gold hole affixed after a suriage? or does it have another meaning this gold writing? I could buy this sword but I don't know if and how much it's worth...
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This wakizashi (with 54.5 cm blade) Edo/Shinto sword, here in shirasaya (no hozon) has a gold writing on the nakago (that is mumei)... it is difficult to say whether it is original or recent gold work....which should mean "retsu ryu" / "angry dragon?" (zugan in gold)... What does this writing mean? What is your opinion could be interesting?
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Thank to all for your help
