Art Torano Posted February 25, 2015 Report Posted February 25, 2015 Hello Members, I am looking for your opinion on this mei's authenticity. I have been reviewing the Swordmakers work online and it is in the syle and has the characteristics of the blade itself. This is my first time posting pictures and I am hopefl it can be made out. I am obtaining a better camara for posting photos of the blade itself along with a the measurements. Thank you in advance for you assistance. Art Torano Quote
Robert Mormile Posted February 26, 2015 Report Posted February 26, 2015 Art:I haven’t made any kind of exhaustive study but it looks good enough to shinsa. I would have looked longer but my neck was starting to hurt looking at the upside down photo. Tadatsuna is a rather big name so there was significant interest in faking his signature. And keep in mind that during the Edo Period forgers were very competent. Question is really more about the blade itself. What are its characteristics and do they match known examples of Tadatsuna’s work? An accurate assessment would be to look at the blade first and then cross-reference it against 10 or more signatures by the smith over time. Look at what is common among all signatures see if those features can be found in yours. Better photos will get you a more educated opinion. Best of Luck, Robert http://www.iidakoendo.com/info/item/a475.htm Quote
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