beginners question

[rvr]

I have received some pictures of a Katana and Tanto and as i'm completely new to this subject and unable to make any sense out of them (one day i hope) i would like to request your help with identifying what is means..

 

 

 

 

Thanks and regards, Ruben

[John A Stuart]

A sword by 東山住 美平 Higashiyama Ju Yoshihira, I think. John

 

YOSHIHIRA HIGASHIYAMA [TENNA 1681 YAMASHIRO] SHINTÔ JÔJÔSAKU

He is called Umetada Sukesaburô, and there are various theories in regard to his previous teacher Yoshihira. The house of Umetada [TN] changed its name to Umetada [TN] when it reached the generation of Muneyuki, or there is the theory that he was not in the Mon of Muneyuki (Shintô Meisakushû, Collection of Shintô Smith Names), and it is thought that this is more correct that the Shichizaemon Shigeyoshi theory. There is a story that says that in the beginning of the Tenna era he assumed on his own the title of Echizen no Daijô, and for this he was kicked out of the Mon, but I have not seen any swords with this mei. He broke off with the house of Umetada and assumed the family name of Ôe, and moved to the well of Higashiyama Kikusui. [TN] There are swords with MUNEYUKI, YOSHIHIRA, and from his twilight years, YOSHITAKA. There are also said to be those on which he inscribed "TAKAMITSU," but none have been seen in this world. His works have a ji of itame zanguri, hamon is sugu with saka togari ha. (Wazamono)

Signatures: HIGASHIYAMA JÛ YOSHIHIRA

HEIANJÔ JÛ YOSHIHIRA SAKU

ÔE YOSHITAKA

HIGASHIYAMA MUNEYUKI

ÔE TAKAMITSU

[TN]

[Grey Doffin]

The tanto is signed Suishinshi Masahide with a Kao (personal seal). Looks to be gimei (forgery). The other side is the date, "Bun ... Ju Ni Nen Hachi Gatsu Hi". Bunka or Bunsei? Somebody help me here.

Grey

[John A Stuart]

I think Bunsei 文政. So, 1829. John

[rvr]

Gentlemen thanks for your help, these pictures where send to me by someone (or group) well known to the various forums.. no harm done though

 

Regards, Ruben