Jean Posted February 21, 2009 Report Posted February 21, 2009 As you all know, I am near freezing zero concerning translation (apart a few kanji). I have swapped a tsuka against another one leather wrapped with dragon theme It is signed but I don't know anything about the artist not even his name, can anybody help me? Quote
Jacques Posted February 21, 2009 Report Posted February 21, 2009 Hi, I would say Yoshiyasu + kao but i'm unsure because the first ji can also be read Kiyoshi or Kiyo Quote
John A Stuart Posted February 21, 2009 Report Posted February 21, 2009 There is only one smith in Haynes index that uses these two kanji in tandem. Kiyoyasu, d. 1800, H 03393.0, the kao listed does not match this example although similar.John Quote
Jean Posted February 21, 2009 Author Report Posted February 21, 2009 Thanks to both; so probably gimei Quote
Brian Posted February 21, 2009 Report Posted February 21, 2009 Jean, I wouldn't necessarily assume gimei. If gimei, I think they would have tried to match the kao exactly. This is significantly different, so either a different smith, a variation of his over time, or someone unrecorded. Brian Quote
John A Stuart Posted February 21, 2009 Report Posted February 21, 2009 I checked Joly as well, Jean. The kao there is the same as that in Haynes, the difference being; the bottom loop is smaller and the lower stroke through it is horizontal not slanted. I can't find this smith in the Kinko Meikan, doesn't mean he is not listed, I could have missed him. Not qualified to judge shoshin or not. John Quote
Bungo Posted February 23, 2009 Report Posted February 23, 2009 wasn't there a horsie tsuba with the same name ? milt Quote
Bungo Posted February 23, 2009 Report Posted February 23, 2009 found it............... viewtopic.php?f=4&t=4236 milt Quote
John A Stuart Posted February 23, 2009 Report Posted February 23, 2009 I remember that. Good memory Milt. Kao? John Quote
Jean Posted February 23, 2009 Author Report Posted February 23, 2009 I should remeber it as I own the tsuba, thanks my silent Bungo Ronin, whereever you are. I'll check this afternoon for the kao Quote
Brian Posted February 23, 2009 Report Posted February 23, 2009 Yeah Milt, we know you are preoccupied, but I think you would be forgiven if you were to do a bit of an off topic post just letting us know how things are going in the military there, even if you can't give us specific details Brian Quote
Jean Posted February 23, 2009 Author Report Posted February 23, 2009 Thanks Brian for expressing my/our concern. Quote
Brian Posted February 23, 2009 Report Posted February 23, 2009 I have him on Facebook...and from the latest pics it looks like Milt is doing just fine. He isn't starving if all those food pics are anything to go by Mmmmmm...snow crab. Brian Quote
Bungo Posted February 23, 2009 Report Posted February 23, 2009 " He isn't starving if all those food pics are anything to go by " that's the BEFORE pics milt Quote
Brian Posted February 23, 2009 Report Posted February 23, 2009 Sheesh...so is it going to be 'name, rank and serial number" only from now on? :lol: How about telling us a bit about it? You have permission to hijack Jean's thread. Brian Quote
Jean Posted February 23, 2009 Author Report Posted February 23, 2009 Quote You have permission to hijack Jean's thread. And you beter use it befot I launch NATO forces on your heels Quote
Bungo Posted February 23, 2009 Report Posted February 23, 2009 somewhere in the armpits of texas...................... p.s. girls in uniform are sexy is a fre$%^$ myth. milt Quote
Jean Posted February 23, 2009 Author Report Posted February 23, 2009 Uniform becomes you, Milt, I shall send your picture to your fan club (Carla/Eva) Quote
Carlo Giuseppe Tacchini Posted February 23, 2009 Report Posted February 23, 2009 Brian, shouldn't you find another avatar for Milt now ? :D Quote
Stephen Posted February 23, 2009 Report Posted February 23, 2009 i think you can find him better here. Quote
reinhard Posted February 23, 2009 Report Posted February 23, 2009 Stephen, Is this the infamous 4th paintball-platoon, haunting the Appalachian mountains since they have lost their way back home in 1978? And which one is Milt? reinhard Quote
Stephen Posted February 24, 2009 Report Posted February 24, 2009 LOL yes Milt still shows his battle scars each time they sit down for a brew or two, by rolling up his sleeves and showing what happens when you low crawl for fifteen yards. He was also known as head honcho(Merry Prankster) in the squad that took sword show members head shots and placed them on Desert Storm pilfers and looters, not to reflect his political leaning he can be found on the far right. Quote
Bungo Posted February 24, 2009 Report Posted February 24, 2009 seldom am I allowed to highjack thread............. http://www.guardian.co.uk/artanddesign/ ... =343660965 Now can anyone enlighten me why these are " great art " ? milt Quote
Jean Posted February 24, 2009 Author Report Posted February 24, 2009 Because, you cannot afford it :D :D Quote
Bungo Posted February 24, 2009 Report Posted February 24, 2009 secret agent man, you are right AGAIN !! milt Quote
Jean Posted February 24, 2009 Author Report Posted February 24, 2009 Mei comparison between tsuba and kozuka Quote
Jean Posted February 24, 2009 Author Report Posted February 24, 2009 Too much whisky I meant Fuchi instead of kozuka, the Lord forgives me (must be that bl....y "diet coke") Quote
Bungo Posted February 24, 2009 Report Posted February 24, 2009 orientation of the kao is slightly different but overall, the strokes ( and the " SPIRIT " )LOOK THE SAME TO ME. milt Quote
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