Mino-Goto Fuchi kashira translation assistance

[Travis Clarke]

Hello Everyone,

 

I've had this set for quite awhile now and I was hoping someone could help me translate the inscription on the fuchi. I believe they are Mino-Goto craftsmanship and are from Edo period. Any help at all would be appreciated. Thanks and happy holidays.

[cabowen]

Yanagawa Naomasa I think....

 

柳川直政

[Travis Clarke]

Thanks for your quick reply Chris I appreciate it.

[Ludolf Richter]

Hi Travis,I believe,it's Gimei.Naomasa the founder of the Yanagawa School is a big name!Look at the pic with Your Fuchi in the left upper corner and with examples from my database.Ludolf

[John A Stuart]

Ludolph is absolutely correct. The workmanship is typical of copied fittings and the signature is also written how you see often on these pieces. A bad style of writing. John

[Travis Clarke]

Thanks for your input Ludolf and John. Yes, I believe you both are correct. The signature on my fuchi is very crude in comparison with the excellent examples provided. Thank you for your replies and examples guys you were a big help.