Infinite_Wisdumb Posted May 16, 2023 Report Posted May 16, 2023 My books are in storage due to a remodel. Can I get an assist? Quote
Infinite_Wisdumb Posted May 16, 2023 Author Report Posted May 16, 2023 Just now, uwe said: It’s “宗珉” (Sōmin)! Thanks @uwe - look legit to you? Off to do some research! Quote
Brian Posted May 16, 2023 Report Posted May 16, 2023 Huge name....akin to finding a sword signed Masamune. So expect gimei unless the work is truly mindblowing. Let's see it? Quote
Infinite_Wisdumb Posted May 16, 2023 Author Report Posted May 16, 2023 Some Somin background from Kyle Quote
Infinite_Wisdumb Posted May 16, 2023 Author Report Posted May 16, 2023 @Brian welcome your thoughts Quote
ROKUJURO Posted May 16, 2023 Report Posted May 16, 2023 29 minutes ago, Infinite_Wisdumb said: Yoyoka Somin - Kao No, it is YOKOYA SOMIN. See https://art.thewalters.org/detail/28125/tsuba-with-shki-the-demon-queller-2/ for comparison. 1 Quote
Infinite_Wisdumb Posted May 16, 2023 Author Report Posted May 16, 2023 1 minute ago, ROKUJURO said: No, it is YOKOYA SOMIN. See https://art.thewalters.org/detail/28125/tsuba-with-shki-the-demon-queller-2/ for comparison. Thanks Jean, typo on my part! 1 Quote
Brian Posted May 16, 2023 Report Posted May 16, 2023 Jesse, Yours gimei by the same guy who did mine? I really love mine....but I have to deal with the fact that it doesn't approach real Somin work. Yours also lovely..maybe by the same guy. But not the right level of craftsmanship. https://www.militaria.co.za/nmb/topic/10764-before-and-after-ford-hallam-repatination 1 Quote
Infinite_Wisdumb Posted May 16, 2023 Author Report Posted May 16, 2023 7 minutes ago, Brian said: Jesse, Yours gimei by the same guy who did mine? I really love mine....but I have to deal with the fact that it doesn't approach real Somin work. Yours also lovely..maybe by the same guy. But not the right level of craftsmanship. https://www.militaria.co.za/nmb/topic/10764-before-and-after-ford-hallam-repatination Same guy indeed! I felt the same @Brian, I knew the mei was Somin before posting here and before bidding, and threw a bid out there for a price I would enjoy it at and won. I like Katakiri Bori, even though it isnt in my normal insect theme. And I dont have one made of this type of Shakudo either Thanks for the feedback gents, always appreciative of the learnings Quote
ROKUJURO Posted May 16, 2023 Report Posted May 16, 2023 Jesse, it is probably not SHAKUDO, but YAMAGANE. Quote
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