SwordGuyJoe Posted July 29, 2015 Report Posted July 29, 2015 All, I am curious if someone could help shine some light on the context of this kanji please? The kanji are 以明治神宮奉献刀餘鉄. The sword is dated as a lucky day in the 8th month of Taisho 10. The Meiji shrine was completed the same year. Is this a "shrine dedication" inscription or just mentioning that the sword was completed (basically) the same year the Meiji shrine completed? Quote
SwordGuyJoe Posted July 29, 2015 Author Report Posted July 29, 2015 So then I read your "yes" as that the sword is dedicated/commemorating the shrine that opened the year the sword was made? Thanks John! Quote
John A Stuart Posted July 29, 2015 Report Posted July 29, 2015 Yes, you are spot on. Iron sword dedicated to Meiji Jinguu. John Quote
Guido Posted July 30, 2015 Report Posted July 30, 2015 The way I read it, the sword is indeed dedicated to the Meiji shrine, and was made from steel left over from the construction. Quote
Guido Posted July 30, 2015 Report Posted July 30, 2015 Thanks guys! Just out of curiosity: how did you learn about my evil twin? Quote
SwordGuyJoe Posted July 30, 2015 Author Report Posted July 30, 2015 Everyone knows, but I was thanking you both. Quote
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