Echizen Fujiwara Kanenori with Botan kamon

[Lareon]

I'm looking for some examples of Kanenori mei that also include his botan (peony) aoi

I've only managed to surface two examples that include it.

anyone have any others?

[Lareon]

For clarity here's a picture of them.

 

2nd gen echizen kanenori

echizen chikugo no kame Fujiwara kanenori

 

Found nothing in any of my books. Markus et al.

 

[Lareon]

Asked Markus directly and he hadn't seen before but did unearth one more with papers
 

[Jussi Ekholm]

That is very interesting, the fact that even Markus hadn't encountered this before makes it super rare. For me it is also the first time seeing this.

[Lareon]

yeah, I'm very curious as to what this stamp is for. I'll keep digging

[Bruce Pennington]

Following.  Would like to add this to the Stamps doc.

 

Something I found searching, link HERE

 

"Another interesting aspect of the Botan flower is its cultural significance. In Japan, the flower is considered a symbol of the samurai warrior class and is often depicted in art and literature. It is also associated with the annual Boys’ Day festival, where families display ornamental Botan flowers to celebrate the strength and courage of their sons. In Chinese culture, the Botan flower is a popular motif in embroidery and is believed to bring good luck and prosperity. ..... Additionally, in Japanese culture, the Botan flower is considered a symbol of wealth and honor. It is often used in traditional Japanese art and is a popular motif in kimono designs. The flower is also associated with the Buddhist concept of impermanence, as its beauty is fleeting and short-lived. In Chinese culture, the Botan flower is believed to have medicinal properties and is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments."

[Bugyotsuji]

https://www.e-sword.jp/wakisashi/1810-2005.htm

 

Later (Taisho 10) Kanenori using a Kuyomon.

[Bruce Pennington]

20 minutes ago, Bugyotsuji said:

https://www.e-sword.jp/wakisashi/1810-2005.htm

 

Later (Taisho 10) Kanenori using a Kuyomon.

 

So, possibly both of these are tied to the buyer rather than the smith?  I have that kuyomon on blades from 2 other smiths.

[Bugyotsuji]

10 minutes ago, Bruce Pennington said:

 

So, possibly both of these are tied to the buyer rather than the smith?  I have that kuyomon on blades from 2 other smiths.

Interesting idea, Bruce.

[Lareon]

so far, two of the blades are wakizashi and one katana. I've seen the one you posted piers but didn't include it in my list.

I own one of the wakizashi and it's a fine sword with a kaneiye tsuba

[almeister]

Respectfully Piers San

Echizen Kanenori & Miyamoto Kanenori are different smiths @ different times to my knowledge 

The Taisho period smith you mention with "kuyomon" is the great shin shinto/gendaito smith Miyamoto Kanenori 

Imperial swordsmith awarded alongside the Great Gassan Sadakazu in 1906 -Teishitsu Geigeiin (not sure if i spelt that title correctly) 

 

Later at around age 90 Miyamoto Kanenori was given a direct Imperial Court Ranking " Shoshichii" - 7th Rank of Direct Imperial Court

No other swordsmith to my knowledge was awarded this ranking

 

My small collection consists of 3 blades made by Shoshichii Miyamoto Kanenori at ages of 92/93(Taisho 10/11) signed & certified by shinsa - they all display kuyomon 

It is said , that he only used the kuyomon on his most later blades 

 

I also have an earlier made mumei 33 inch nagasa with bohi nbthk certified to Miyamoto Kanenori blade which is f****in awesome

 

For further information on Miyamoto Kanenori you could contact Markus Sesko or John @PNSSHOGUN

Cheers , AlanK

[Lewis B]

1 hour ago, almeister said:

 

 

I also have an earlier made mumei 33 inch nagasa with bohi nbthk certified to Miyamoto Kanenori blade which is f****in awesome

 

Would love to see that. I've been on the hunt for a Miyamoto Kanenori so it would be nice to see a good one.