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"We are in such a deeply undervalued hobby here, and people should grab deals like this while they still can" Please elaborate...Members would like to know. I have received several replies indicating that collectors are looking for only the most rare items now. Thank you, Greg
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Hi John, https://artsandculture.google.com/exhibit/9QKSX9qsa8CjJQ Click on Jizai Okimono..to start. "A dragon with moveable parts in the Tokyo National Museum collection has an incised inscription below its chin reading, “A day of good fortune in the 6th month of Shōtoku 3 (1713) a Mizunotomi year, Made by Myōchin Kisōzai, age 31, living in Kanda District of Edo, Musashino Province"
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Sorry John. Have no idea why I put Myochin Kisoki, I meant Myochin Kisozai.
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Thank you Frank. So, which is more desirable a Myochin Kisoki or Takase Kōzan, generally speaking?
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Hi Everyone, Has anyone come across or heard of any famous or well known blades tucked into a carved bone/ carved ivory sword mount? Cheers, Greg
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Hello Everyone, Looking for an authentic Jizai Okimono. Mid-Late Edo period. Thank you, Greg
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Thank you Rayhan. Wonderful information and great historical insight - much appreciated.
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Hi Everyone, Any famous/well known sword smiths of note that went on to produced culturally significant items (other than blades) after the haitorei, Sword Abolishment Edict, 1876? Thank you, Greg .
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Has anyone heard of a famous shop near Budokan in Tokyo producing hand crafted blades?
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Thanks Ray. Great link. Is there any current well known sword smith producing naginata blades?
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Hi Everyone, Are there any prominent sword smiths producing authentic style Nagamaki? Thank you, Greg
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Hi Everyone, Looking for any information and input on this shishi-gashiro lion head. I believe it is hand crafted. Any information as to age, where it was likely crafted, etc is most appreciated. Sorry, the photos are not perfect..having problems with imaging. Thank you, Greg
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Hi Everyone, General discussion. Who would be considered the most famous post WW2 smith? Best regards, Greg
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Hi Everyone, Was wondering about this signature...legit? Thank you, Greg
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Thank you everyone for your input.
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Hello Everyone, Any help and input on the translation and potential authenticity is greatly appreciated. Thank you, Greg
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Thank you Malcolm for your input and information-much appreciated
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Hello Everyone, I am looking for photos produced between 1863 and 1877 by photojournalist Felice Beato? Best regards, Greg
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Hello Everyone, Need your help on the translation and any further assistance (real or reproduction). Photos attached. Thank you, Greg
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Comments On This Nakago Inscription Appreciated: Fake?
barnejp replied to barnejp's topic in Translation Assistance
Does this make any sense; Bungo-shû [Nagahide] saku" (豊後州永秀作) The date maybe "Bun'an go -gatsu hi" (文安五〇月日, 1448 -
Comments On This Nakago Inscription Appreciated: Fake?
barnejp replied to barnejp's topic in Translation Assistance
Stephen...Sorry about that...that's the way I received the photos. -
Hi Everyone, Comments on this nakago inscription appreciated: Fake likely? Cheers, Greg
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Hello Members Based on the tang signature only, does this appear to be a true Kanesada? Thank you, Greg
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Hi Everyone, I have attached photos of my last remaining maedate. Looks part modern, part old..maybe. Thank you, Greg
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Thank you Everyone for your replies. Some mixed opinions....I guess it's to be expected from a kozuka. If only Ford or another accomplished individual could take a look...
