Translation of Hozon paper

[Jesper]

I have problems translating some parts of a Hozon certificate for a Tsuba and would be grateful for any assistance.

 

Thanks in advance.

 

Jesper

[Bugyotsuji]

Which parts are you having problems with?

[Jesper]

I have highlighted the part in the new attached file.

 

Thanks.

Jesper

[Bugyotsuji]

That says 丸形　marugata 鉄槌目地　tetsu tsuchime ji 無文　mumon 無櫃孔　mu-hitsuana

 

Round in shape, hammered iron surface finish, no writing, no Hitsu holes.

 

Open to corrections!

[Brian]

Mumon or mumei, and is there a difference in meaning?

 

Brian

[Bugyotsuji]

It also says Mumei on the right of the certificate, meaning no Mei.

 

Here, Mumon means no other lettering, inscription, as in poems, etc., I guess.

[Nobody]

I think that Mumon (無文) means no design or figure on the tsuba. Mon (文) in the usage means Monyou (文様 or 紋様).

[Jesper]

Thank you all!

If you are interested, here is a picture of the Tsuba.

[Bugyotsuji]

That's a nice simple tsuba. I like it. Thanks for showing it to us!

 

Oh and, Moriyama san, thanks for the afterthoughts. What you say usually makes sense!

I always wish I had thought of it....

 

It's a bit like ç„¡å° the chain of shops, Muji, or Mujirushi. No trademark! But not really. )