Dan tsuba Posted February 19 Report Posted February 19 I would like assistance in translating this mei. I have included a couple of pictures of the seppa-dai with the mei to maybe assist in helping to figure it out. Thanks! 1 Quote
Itomagoi Posted February 19 Report Posted February 19 I think the mei is: 越 前 住 Echizen ju 記 内 Kinai Dragon Tsuba? :-) 3 1 Quote
mecox Posted February 19 Report Posted February 19 Dan, yes is Echizen Kinai. Be good to see the whole tsuba. Here are examples of these tsuba and history, including like yours: Quote
Dan tsuba Posted February 19 Author Report Posted February 19 Thanks, Peter and Mal, for the great assistance! Yes (Peter) it is a dragon tsuba that I purchased for about 150 U.S. (pictures attached). It looks like it is hand forged (although there are a lot of cast copies out there!). Your translation directed me to another thread on this forum which discusses the tsuba and the school- https://www.militaria.co.za/nmb/topic/46711-a-tsuba-with-ryu-design-kinai-school-signed-edo-period-for-your-comment-and-appreciation/ And Mal attached a download with a whole bunch of great information! Thanks guys! 1 Quote
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