Translation help on a possible koto katana

[Greger]

Hi guys,

I´m quite new to this and am about to buy my first antique nihonto. According to the seller the blade is from the Koto-period while the other details are more towards the 19th century. I have tried to interpret the mei, and am pretty sure about the koto-period, late 1500. Smith and region is however much harder and I have no clues yet. I have attached three pictures, two of the nakago and one on the complete set-up. Do you reckon 2500 USD is a fair price? Thanks for your help in advance,

Greger

[Mark]

Bi Shu Osafune Suke____ Tensho period. The tsuba look nice

[Jacques]

Hi,

 

Mei seems not engraved the way (style in fashion) usually seen in sue -Bizen.

[hxv]

Greger,

 

Since you asked, I would say for me, the ensemble is not worth nearly $2500 - may be half that amount compared to similar ebay items. I would not recommend buying it, though, since there is no upside potential and nothing to learn from the sword. BTW, the tsuka is poorly (and incorrectly) wrapped. My 2-cents!

 

Regards,

Hoanh

[Kai-Gunto]

Its valued prox. 1400 usd in the auction.

The ito is complete rubbish.

[george trotter]

I agree with Jacques,

The mei and nengo don't seem to be in the period style.

As you have not purchased this blade yet I recommend you look up as many "Bishu Osafune Suke... " mei pics from the 1500-1600 period as you can, and study hard before you buy.

Regards,