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That’s right! Also in this category of men seldom seen… At least equally interesting is the missing ase nagashi no ana 🧐
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Japanese sword history, origin and ownership.
uwe replied to James Murdoch's topic in Translation Assistance
Welcome James, your sword is a Wakizashi and seems to be by “Kanesada”. Signatur reads “和泉守兼定作” (Izumi no Kami Kanesada saku). -
“興亜一心” (Koa isshin), Barry. Spring (春) 1943 癸未 昭和 18,
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“Masked Warrior” in the background…cool 😎
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Seems he made several with the same shape....
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Thanks a lot! May I see also the underside, without the ase nagashi-no-ana?
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Hmm, after some hours of digging I in fact came across something.... Not saying it is a useful evidence, but at least a connection to the family in question. Although I'm not good (ie. totally incapable) when it comes to sôsho, it seems that the uppermost mon referes to "Ikeda Mitsumasa" (光政 - however, spelled diffrently) Does it become more interesting....
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Hi Alain, can I have some more pics (different angles) of the menpō. I’ve been dealing with this kind of men for quite a while…
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Hi Alain, I’m almost convinced it’s an Korean hachi! The mon is more tricky. I’ve checked my mon-books (admittedly a little shallow) without getting a connection. Well, that means not much, but you also shouldn’t “blindly” trust the net in this case. Let me dig a bit deeper as soon I can get some spare minutes tomorrow….
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Yep….🤓 I’m aware that are several Jingasa with this feature out there and I see a fair chance that we can also put this “item” in the jingasa drawer. On the other hand, it seems not practical for this purpose and looks quite heavy….. Do we have the weight of it Brian?
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In this particular case it’s even more difficult to date (although gut feeling says late Edo)….. Well, we have an kasa jirushi no kan, so it’s at least a helmet. Maybe a view inside brings some enlightenment?!
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Hmm, noticing the lack of an koshimaki, I would follow Ian’s thought. Probably an kawari-jingasa with Korean bonds?! I saw one once before but can’t remember were and how it was described…
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I think “義忠” (Yoshitada) “昭和二十年三月” (March 1945)
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Really interesting helmet Alain! However, couldn’t find a reference for “Ikeda” at first glance…
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I've learned that it sometimes depends on the guys at the custom office, their knowlegde and will to cooperate (or listen). Everytime I pick up an item of the same category I get a diffrent "ID number". So a lot of negotiations are necessary....
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Indeed a great book Volker!
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Yup, thanks for sharing Volker!
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Sayagaki on Mumei Late Koto/Shinto Katana
uwe replied to Kaigunto230's topic in Translation Assistance
As Michael mentioned, the sayagaki reads “加州兼宗作” (Kashū Kanemune saku). -
Can we have a close up of the kamon Volker?
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I would plead for, “因州藤掛直助兼先” (Inshū Fujikake Naosuke Kanesaki).
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𣴎 + 灬
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I doubt that’s “丞”….
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The kanji above can be translated as “Minamoto Morisada saku”… That means it’s made by “Minamoto Morisada”. But I have my doubts, as mentioned!
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My guess is “源盛定作”. But the sword as also the mei looking odd….I’m strongly suspect it’s a fake!
