John C Posted October 25, 2022 Report Posted October 25, 2022 Hello valued translators: I have been trying to work out this date on my own using available reference materials, however the first two kanji (era?) have me stumped. I believe it says: [the era] go ni nen hachi gatsu = the 7th year of [era]; month of August. I realize the picture is not that great. This is from an auction site. I'm not interested in the blade, just attempting to translate the date and learn. I have noticed the stylized dates on the nakago do not always match the way kanji are printed. Thank you, John C. P.S. This will NOT be a regular request. Just can't figure this one out. Quote
John C Posted October 25, 2022 Author Report Posted October 25, 2022 Ray: Okay. I see it now. I assumed there were three kanji at the top rather than two. Not sure I was looking that far back either. Thank you very much. John C. Quote
Jacques Posted October 25, 2022 Report Posted October 25, 2022 If i may a little correct; nengo says 8th month (not august) of the second year of Kansho. Japanese people did not use our calendar at this time. Kansho era began in december 1460. Quote
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