Translation Assistance; please!

[TTyMiller]

Dear members, could someone please translate the Mei on the attached photo. I really appreciate your time and skill.

[cabowen]

Bungo ju Fujiwara Teruyuki

 

豊後住藤原輝行

[TTyMiller]

Chris, thanks, I there a year mentioned in the signature? Greatly appreciate your time.

[cabowen]

If you compare the kanji I added to what is on the blade and the translation I gave, you will see that there is not a date recorded.

 

It looks to be a shinto blade to me but you will have to look up the smith to confirm that.

[TTyMiller]

Thanks Chris, I'm still learning.

[Geraint]

Hi Terry.

 

Not sure what references you have but this mei is listed in Hawley TER117. Date approx. 1673. Pictures of the blade may help confirm this. If this turns out to be the smith he has a 40 point ranking in Hawley which is pretty good.

 

All the best.

[TTyMiller]

Hi Chris,

 

Thanks for your time first off! I have four reference books, but no Hawley. Two of my books are for modern smiths; Showa era and I have the Connoisseur's of Japanese swords. Which Hawley should I get, I see a number of them. I Really appreciate the advice and time you are kicking my way.

 

I will post my pics of the blade as soon as I get it, which should be next week.