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Hello fellow members

 

I wonder if any one of you knowledgeable members, can assist me in confirming a mei.

 

I purchased a Shin Shinto sword last year from a reputable collector, with a swordsmith signature: Nando No Shi Furuzawa Hachizeamon Yoshimasa.

 

The smith is listed in Makus Sesskos index of Japanese swordsmiths N-Z page 378, i have compared the Kanji and the signature looks right, but i'm no expert.

 

I purchased the sword because i liked it, not for the signature ,however i would still like to hopefully authenticate the signature as i would like to submit the sword to Shinsa one day.

 

Any help would be greatly appreciated as i know everyone helps in their own time.

 

the pics i have attached are not the best but i hope they are readable.

 

Thanks

 

John C

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Thanks for the reply K Morita any information is greatly appreciated.

 

Although you are showing Oshigata of Yoshimasa signing on the shinogi ji side , i have seen pictures of papered swords of Yoshimasa smiths that sign over the shinogi line,just like the sword i purchased.

 

Can any of the members recommend any books or point me to a website that may contain Oshigata of the Shin Shinto smith that i am looking for.

 

i would be grateful for any help.

 

John C

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