Translation Assistance - Haiku

[Ray Singer]

Would anyone be able to assist with the translation of this painting? It was found by a friend who generally focuses on Chinese jade, but occasionally picks up an interesting piece of Japanese art.

 

Many thanks,

Ray

[Ray Singer]

Perhaps someone could identify the specific poem, artist and/or date? The painting seems to lead with Meiwa (明和).

 

Best regards,

Ray

[SteveM]

I thought 明和 (Meiwa) would refer to the gengo Meiwa, maybe Meiwa 2 (1765). Zodiac sign for this year is 乙酉, which is tantalizingly close to what is on the painting, but not an exact match. 佛成通日 I thought might also be a calendar reference, but nothing pops out. Other than those very tenuous guesses, I couldn't make any headway.

[Ray Singer]

Thanks so much Steve. Any thoughts on what is written in the signature?

[SteveM]

No - its a mystery to me. The stamp is very unique, isn't it. Kind of like a pot, with two inscrutable kanji characters on it, but it also looks like the design of the pot and the lid might contain some bits of kanji characters also. I haven't seen anything like it. 

[Ray Singer]

Yes, it's quite unusual and I was completely stumped. That you anyway for taking the time and happy holidays!