Baka Gaijin Posted June 12, 2020 Report Posted June 12, 2020 Good morning everyone, I have a small stand with a perplexing inscription. I think it may be from Meiji, or possibly late Edo period. So far, I have So far, I think I have 用in the top line (Yo or Mochiru ?) and possibly 西 top character bottom line (Nishi or Sei?) followed by 田 (Ta or Ten?) Maybe Nishida? Thank you Quote
Bugyotsuji Posted June 12, 2020 Report Posted June 12, 2020 装飾用具足組壱〔壹〕 西田家 Malcolm, I am sure you would not want me to say any more than that! 2 Quote
Bugyotsuji Posted June 12, 2020 Report Posted June 12, 2020 Ah yes, stupid me! The Dai in old Sendai, 仙臺 Moriyama San, thank you. 1 Quote
Baka Gaijin Posted June 12, 2020 Author Report Posted June 12, 2020 Chaps, I am overwhelmed by the speed of execution. Thank you both, most sincerely. I have Sōshoku yōgu tagu ichi 〔 Dai 〕 Nishida ke Something like "Ornamental Equipment Set (Stand) Nishida Family" Now comes the question who were the NIshida Family!! Quote
Bugyotsuji Posted June 12, 2020 Report Posted June 12, 2020 Sōshoku-yō Gusoku Kumi-Dai I suppose if it is/was a shop, then it could be Nishida-Ya too, (or even Saida). 2 Quote
Baka Gaijin Posted June 12, 2020 Author Report Posted June 12, 2020 Thank you Piers, always to the rescue!!! Quote
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