Oliver J Posted October 28, 2018 Report Posted October 28, 2018 Hello Gentlemens Can you help me translate this Nbthk judgement? in broad outline. Thank you so much. Best regards, Oliver Quote
Shugyosha Posted October 28, 2018 Report Posted October 28, 2018 Hi Oliver, Here's my best shot, the brackets indicate the bits I couldn't get: 黒石地[ ]鞘半太刀拵 Kuro (black) Ishiji [ ] saya handachi koshirae 縁頭山銅地 Fuchi kashira yamagane ji (yamagane ground). 目貫 雪片図[ ] Menuki snowflake theme [ ] 鐔 武兵図鉄地 Tsuba warrior theme tetsu ji (iron ground). Best, John 5 Quote
Oliver J Posted October 28, 2018 Author Report Posted October 28, 2018 Hello John! Thank you very much. There is no indication on the blacksmith? no date, not the name of the expert? I thought there was more precision on a Ntbhk paper. Best wish Oliver Quote
Oliver J Posted October 28, 2018 Author Report Posted October 28, 2018 John You did a good job, thanks for your help. The seller of this katana told me that it was attributed to a blacksmith named ECHIZEN SHIGETAKA and that this was indicated on the paper? Really? Best, Oliver Quote
Jussi Ekholm Posted October 28, 2018 Report Posted October 28, 2018 Oliver the paper in question is for the koshirae (fittings) and not for the blade. 2 Quote
Oliver J Posted October 28, 2018 Author Report Posted October 28, 2018 Hello Jussi. Thank you! I understand now, I'm sorry, I have two papers but I thought it was enough. I will put the second paper but I have the impression that the kanji are the same! Best, Oliver Quote
Nickupero Posted October 28, 2018 Report Posted October 28, 2018 Hi Oliver, please change your profile picture as it is my company logo and created by my designer. Thank you. 2 Quote
Oliver J Posted October 28, 2018 Author Report Posted October 28, 2018 Hello! Yes of course, I found this logo on the internet, it is very nice! I will change! Sorry 1 Quote
SteveM Posted October 28, 2018 Report Posted October 28, 2018 Hello Oliver, The paper itself is a standard format, using the same pre-printed text/kanji on it. But the bits in handwriting, which are the bits that define the outcome of the appraisal, are different. The appraisal sheet for the sword indicates it is indeed a mumei sword attributed to Echizen Shigetaka (無銘 越前重高). The paper for the koshirae is mostly as John says, with a few bits added by me 黒石地塗鞘半太刀拵 縁頭山銅地 目貫雪竹図 （？） snow and bamboo theme (the last 2 or 3 kanji are illegible to me. edit: I thought it might be "mumei", but now I think it refers to the type of metalwork) 鐔 武具図鉄地 weapons and armor theme And, if you are interested there are a million threads and posts concerning this type of appraisal paper (green paper) on this site. 2 Quote
Oliver J Posted October 28, 2018 Author Report Posted October 28, 2018 Hello Steve I'm going to watch on the site to understand better, It is true that I am a lost! You are really friendly on this site, always wanting to help. It is true that I thought that the texts were the same, I see you a little more documented. Thank you guys for taking your precious time Best wish, Oliver Quote
Jean Posted October 28, 2018 Report Posted October 28, 2018 Feel free to ask any question Oliver, even in French by PM to me. We are keen to answer any inquiry (if possible) as there are real experts on this board ... 2 Quote
Oliver J Posted October 29, 2018 Author Report Posted October 29, 2018 Hello Jean Yes, there are real experts and people who are very available. This is a great quality. I would not hesitate to ask questions if I need and in French too, my English is not the best. Thank you so much! Best wish, Oliver 1 Quote
Vermithrax16 Posted October 29, 2018 Report Posted October 29, 2018 Markus Sesko can do a wonderful translation of papers usually in a day for $25 if I remember. Any item I am considering I get all the paperwork translated up front. Quote
Oliver J Posted October 29, 2018 Author Report Posted October 29, 2018 Hello! Thank you for this information, why not! Best wish, Oliver Quote
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