patrick7813 Posted February 9, 2011 Report Posted February 9, 2011 Hello again everyone I'm new at translating. I have a 4 character mei (see pic) where I can identify (I think) only 1 of the 4 characters, as: ? ? Mune ? This is from a showato blade. Can anyone help fill in the remaining character translations and/or verify/correct the one I believe I have done? Thanks and regards, Quote
Basho12 Posted February 9, 2011 Report Posted February 9, 2011 I'm reading it as "Munenaga" (can't make out the first 2). there's a Seki smith by that name. Quote
patrick7813 Posted February 9, 2011 Author Report Posted February 9, 2011 Thanks very much. I appreciate it greatly. After reviewing, you'r correct, it is Munenaga. I did a little more research and I believe the first 2 characters translate to Nishibe (his family name). He's defined in Slough's on page 120. Cheers, Quote
David McDonald Posted February 13, 2011 Report Posted February 13, 2011 Dear Patrick You can also look at Hawley's book MUN297 later david Quote
patrick7813 Posted February 13, 2011 Author Report Posted February 13, 2011 Dear Patrick You can also look at Hawley's book MUN297 later david Thanks David. Unfortunately, I don't have a copy of Hawley's. I have been searching for the Commemorative edition but haven't been able to locate one for sale in the US. I know it would be an invaluable help and tool. Regards, Quote
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