Translation help

[jesse]

I'm hoping some of the more talented folks on this forum can help with the translation on the saya of a sword I just purchased.

 

Thanks in advance,

Jesse

[Ray Singer]

The attribution is to : Yamashiro (no) kuni Rai Minamoto Kunimitsu

[Ray Singer]

Kagen period (1303)

 

(ke?) Mitsushige - 家光重

I am guessing this refers to an owner name or family treasure (ju-dai) 

[jesse]

As I said in my post above, someone with a great deal more knowledge was needed and, here comes Ray.

Many thanks Ray, I appreciate your time and brain.

 

Warm Regards,

Jesse

[SteveM]

For the lower part I would say 来光重 Rai Mitsushige - but I don't know how to interpret given the top part says Kunimitsu. 

 

Maybe the sayagaki writer's way of padding his attribution? (I'm guessing the sword is mumei).  

[Ray Singer]

That makes more sense @SteveM. It is strange to have a second attribution (appears to be written in the same hand, at the same time) which is somewhat at odds with the first attribution. As you said though, it does appear to clearly be Rai Mitsushige. 

[jesse]

Thank you Steve and Ray for the additional insight.

Much appreciated.