Caoshu (Grass script) Mei + Kinin on Tsuba - What can you make of that?

[Grevedk]

Dear NMB translators,

 

Once again I’m in need of your knowledge and expertise. I have just received the following pictures (mobile phone) from a friend who asked for help in regard to translating the Mei. I believe it’s in Caoshu or “grass script” which I’m completely unable to decipher. It also has a golden seal “Kinin” which I haven’t seen before. The Tsuba is an heirloom from his father, and has been in the family’s possession for at least 30-40 years. It looks to be either tanto (maybe even for a Yo-roi Doshi blade) or wakizashi size. Unfortunately I do not have the dimensions at the moment. 

 

If anyone has the ability to either decipher the Mei or the seal (or both) from the provided pictures, I would be grateful. 

 

/Soren

[k morita]

Hi,

Nice  Edo period tsuba!

 

The mei says Someya  Tomonobu (染谷 知信)

 

 

[Nobody]

  On 9/5/2024 at 11:21 PM, k morita said:

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The mei says Somaya  Tomonobu (染谷 知信)

 

 

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There is a typo.

Someya

[k morita]

　Hahaha, my typing mistake.

Someya Tomomobu   is  correct.

Thanks!

[Grevedk]

 @k morita @Nobody,

 

  On 9/5/2024 at 11:21 PM, k morita said:

Hi,

Nice  Edo period tsuba!

 

The mei says Someya  Tomonobu (染谷 知信)

 

 

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Thank you both for your time and effort - that is much appreciated. “Domo arigato” 😎👍

 

All the best

 

Soren