bomulder Posted June 23, 2011 Report Posted June 23, 2011 Can anybody here make any sense of the markings I found on the end of the handle fitting under the fuchi? I can't even find the right way up to understand it. Thanks for any thoughts or insights. Bo Quote
fritaly Posted June 23, 2011 Report Posted June 23, 2011 This could be the name of the tsuka-makishi (Note: I don't read Japanese). See http://www.bushidojapaneseswords.com/did_you_know.htm Quote
bomulder Posted June 23, 2011 Author Report Posted June 23, 2011 Thanks for that very interesting link, Francois! Very fascinating and totally new insight for me on the art and history of the Japanese sword. Maybe somebody else here can identify the scroll/signature/mei, since the fuchi/menuki/Kashira with a Ho bird (phoenix) has no mei and probably done by somebody else. Again, thanks :D Bo Quote
fritaly Posted June 24, 2011 Report Posted June 24, 2011 You're welcome (for the link) but I must admit this is just a guess since I'm a newbie. I'd also like to see the opinion of others members of this forum. Quote
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