Mark Posted November 6, 2013 Report Posted November 6, 2013 I can read Tempo 8 3rd month (march 1837 I think). But I can not make out the meaning of the kanji between "8" and "year", maybe it is a zodiac date? any help appreciated Quote
k morita Posted November 6, 2013 Report Posted November 6, 2013 Hi, The mei says "The 3rd month of Tenpo 8th year(1837),Monkey Year". But,Tenpo 8th year was bird year,not monkey year. Quote
k morita Posted November 6, 2013 Report Posted November 6, 2013 again. I can't see well, is it 甲 or 申 ? :? Quote
Mark Posted November 6, 2013 Author Report Posted November 6, 2013 Thanks again for the help, I tried to increase the size, I think it is 甲 does it look like that to you? Quote
k morita Posted November 7, 2013 Report Posted November 7, 2013 Hi, The date on the tang has inconsistency,even if the kanji is 甲 or 申. Quote
Mark Posted November 7, 2013 Author Report Posted November 7, 2013 thank you. I appreciate the confirmation Quote
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