Eric187 Posted September 6 Report Posted September 6 I picked this sword up and was just looking for thoughts on the sword itself (definitely will need to be sent for restoration) and possible age range and Bonji meaning. Thanks in advance, Eric 1 1
ChrisW Posted September 6 Report Posted September 6 Hello Eric! To be sure, you have an interesting piece, but photos on the internet make it difficult to ascertain much. Since I am local, I'll reach out to you in DM to help you get assistance locally. ~Chris
ChrisW Posted September 6 Report Posted September 6 Message sent, check your DMs at the top right with the letter icon next to your name!
Rivkin Posted September 6 Report Posted September 6 The work itself is not seen - but there is something. Photographing needs to be done without daylight, with a light source on a side. Overall picture? but horimono are relatively late. Possibly end of shinshinto.
Eric187 Posted September 6 Author Report Posted September 6 59 minutes ago, Eric187 said: I picked this sword up and was just looking for thoughts on the sword itself (definitely will need to be sent for restoration) and possible age range and Bonji meaning. Thanks in advance, Eric
Eric187 Posted September 6 Author Report Posted September 6 7 minutes ago, Rivkin said: The work itself is not seen - but there is something. Photographing needs to be done without daylight, with a light source on a side. Overall picture? but horimono are relatively late. Possibly end of shinshinto. I added a full pic next to tape measure
Rivkin Posted September 6 Report Posted September 6 Shinshinto. The carving is on the one hand is sort of garish, on the other hand it is steady and the quality is above average.
Eric187 Posted September 6 Author Report Posted September 6 1 minute ago, Rivkin said: Shinshinto. The carving is on the hand is sort of garish, on the other the hand is steady and the quality is above average. Thank you I appreciate your response to my post and the knowledge you were willing to share.
Bruce Pennington Posted September 6 Report Posted September 6 I'm fascinated by the steaming pot! Wonder what they were cooking?
Eric187 Posted September 7 Author Report Posted September 7 2 hours ago, Bruce Pennington said: I'm fascinated by the steaming pot! Wonder what they were cooking? I know I was wondering about that as well
Rivkin Posted September 7 Report Posted September 7 Incense burner? I though there was ukiyo print about a dragon coming out of incense burner, but chathpt told me there is not
Eric187 Posted September 7 Author Report Posted September 7 11 minutes ago, Rivkin said: Incense burner? I though there was ukiyo print about a dragon coming out of incense burner, but chathpt told me there is not Incense burner makes sense for sure
Bruce Pennington Posted September 7 Report Posted September 7 This one reminds me of the Buddhist imagery of a rendai, the lotus petals put beneath an image of the Buddha. (Mal Cox, NMB). but it has 2 "leaves" underneath instead of 3. Need someone familiar with Buddhist symbology.
Eric187 Posted September 7 Author Report Posted September 7 6 minutes ago, Bruce Pennington said: This one reminds me of the Buddhist imagery of a rendai, the lotus petals put beneath an image of the Buddha. (Mal Cox, NMB). but it has 2 "leaves" underneath instead of 3. Need someone familiar with Buddhist symbology. I found this pic from Markus Sesco 1
Bruce Pennington Posted September 7 Report Posted September 7 You got it, Eric! Now if someone can decipher the writing ....
Eric187 Posted September 7 Author Report Posted September 7 11 minutes ago, Bruce Pennington said: You got it, Eric! Now if someone can decipher the writing .... Thank I really appreciate your thoughts, love learning and yes hopefully someone can explain the Characters
Brian Posted September 7 Report Posted September 7 Sometimes a sword gives off "has possibilities" vibes and makes you think it's worth putting decent effort into looking further at it. This is one. 3
Alex A Posted September 7 Report Posted September 7 Yep, someone thought it worthy of full length Bo-hi. What's the kasane?
Eric187 Posted September 7 Author Report Posted September 7 56 minutes ago, Alex A said: Yep, someone thought it worthy of full length Bo-hi. What's the kasane?
Alex A Posted September 7 Report Posted September 7 6.5mm Cheers. Would let one of your polishers over there see it and get an opinion.
Matsunoki Posted September 7 Report Posted September 7 10 hours ago, Rivkin said: but chathpt told me there is not Then it is wrong. See Handaka Sennin (aka Handaka Sonja)…. Handaka Sennin (also known as Handaka Sonja) is a rare depiction of a Buddhist Rakan in Japanese folklore, often mistaken for Taoist Sennin, who conjures a dragon from his alms bowl or a censuer. This figure is associated with wisdom and a pursuit of spiritual enlightenment and sometimes depicted on Japanese tsuba, okimono, and netsuke with a dragon. 3
Eric187 Posted September 7 Author Report Posted September 7 Just now, Matsunoki said: Then it is wrong. See Handaka Sennin (aka Handaka Sonja)…. Handaka Sennin (also known as Handaka Sonja) is a rare depiction of a Buddhist Rakan in Japanese folklore, often mistaken for Taoist Sennin, who conjures a dragon from his alms bowl or a censuer. This figure is associated with wisdom and a pursuit of spiritual enlightenment and sometimes depicted on Japanese tsuba, okimono, and netsuke with a dragon. Thank you for your post, I appreciate the knowledge this community brings and the willingness to share. 1
Bruce Pennington Posted September 7 Report Posted September 7 And you will find the AI engines have a long way to catch up when it comes to Japanese swords. 1
Rayhan Posted September 8 Report Posted September 8 Hi @Eric187 Would it be possible to know what this area is? The blemishing makes it look fairly recent, hard to tell
Rivkin Posted September 8 Report Posted September 8 I suspect that's a sacred jewel (or a soccer ball) that the dragon is chasing after. 2 1 1
Eric187 Posted September 8 Author Report Posted September 8 1 hour ago, Rayhan said: Hi @Eric187 Would it be possible to know what this area is? The blemishing makes it look fairly recent, hard to tell That’s the jewel the dragons reaching for. 1 1
Eric187 Posted September 8 Author Report Posted September 8 19 minutes ago, Rivkin said: I suspect that's a sacred jewel (or a soccer ball) that the dragon is chasing after. You are correct
Eric187 Posted September 8 Author Report Posted September 8 2 hours ago, Rayhan said: Hi @Eric187 Would it be possible to know what this area is? The blemishing makes it look fairly recent, hard to tell
Rayhan Posted September 8 Report Posted September 8 This sacred "ball" seems interesting indeed, the NMB is about to teach me something yet again. So, would any of the experts who have already commented on this sword please enlighten me as to how often we see perfectly drilled or punched (looks drilled) holes that represent the mystic ball, in the Ji of the sword? I have to admit this is my first but then again experts like @Matsunoki or @Bruce Pennington or @ChrisW any examples you can share? I genuinely would like to learn about this Horimono technique and which Kaji usually executed such mastery in a critical area of a sword? Such a round circle no less, masterfully executed. Mino you say? Any examples from databases to be shared? @Eric187 could you let us know how much you paid for this sword? 1
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