Confirmation Of Mei

[East London 1+]

Hello fellow members

 

I wonder if any one of you knowledgeable members, can assist me in confirming a mei.

 

I purchased a Shin Shinto sword last year from a reputable collector, with a swordsmith signature: Nando No Shi Furuzawa Hachizeamon Yoshimasa.

 

The smith is listed in Makus Sesskos index of Japanese swordsmiths N-Z page 378, i have compared the Kanji and the signature looks right, but i'm no expert.

 

I purchased the sword because i liked it, not for the signature ,however i would still like to hopefully authenticate the signature as i would like to submit the sword to Shinsa one day.

 

Any help would be greatly appreciated as i know everyone helps in their own time.

 

the pics i have attached are not the best but i hope they are readable.

 

Thanks

 

John C

 

 

 

[k morita]

Hi,

According to [ Imamura oshigata ](#3 vol,on page30),Yoshimasa's signature is carved on shinogi-ji side of the tang.

 

[East London 1+]

Thanks for the reply K Morita any information is greatly appreciated.

 

Although you are showing Oshigata of Yoshimasa signing on the shinogi ji side , i have seen pictures of papered swords of Yoshimasa smiths that sign over the shinogi line,just like the sword i purchased.

 

Can any of the members recommend any books or point me to a website that may contain Oshigata of the Shin Shinto smith that i am looking for.

 

i would be grateful for any help.

 

John C

[Geraint]

Hi John.

 

I am guessing other than this one?

 

http://www3.telus.net/sword/sword/index.htm/MyWebs6/Yoshimas.htm

 

All the best

[East London 1+]

you are correct Geraint

 

John C