KIKUCHI YARI MEI.DATE

[Ron STL]

Here is a well forged and interesting kikuchi yari that I am trying to understand. It is apparently signed and dated, but I can not get a foot-hold on what can be seen to even begin to read what's on the nakago. Bits and pieces perhaps, but not enough to go on. I'll post some picture shot a various lighting angles in hopes enough can be seen for somebody with language skills to read, even it partially. The yari is typically shortened, but has a base made in typical yari fashion as opposed to kikuchi form to fit a habaki. Anybody care to comment on what can be seen on its nakago? Lovely little yari. Amazing how little information can be found dealing with placing an age on these yari. Being dated, I would think that would be good to add to our knowledge bank..."if" this info can be translated.

Ron STL

[Nobody]

薩陽鹿児府住國有 - Satsuyo Kagofu ju Kuniari

 

... late Edo period

Ref. https://www.e-sword.jp/sale/2012/1210_4002syousai.htm

[Ron STL]

Thanks very much for the reading of this mei. When comparing it with the kanji, it is now clear to me. Too bad the yari isen't as perfect as the dealer site yari. The date on mine seems not all there, or not readable at least. The date period is simply too indistict and all that I can make out is ni-gatsu Kitsu Jitsu. Satsuma Kuniari worked around 1780s so that's good enough for my file. While the polish is definitely not in the best condition, I am impressed with the abundant ko-nei hataraki the the appearance of some chikei in the jigane that the yari displays. I hope to learn more about Kuniari's works as time goes on. 

Ron STL