Can anyone assist me? I have tried and think it reads:Go Shu Hikone Ju Soheishi Nyudo Soten Shi, but I am truely an amatuer and would love some help or confimation. I haven't cleaned it because I don't know how too and don't want to damage it. Next question does it appear authentic? I know nearly impossible to know that from pictues but would greatly appreciate input positive or negative. Is the date of 1730 somewhere in his range? Thanks in advance!