Cuirassier Posted May 17, 2011 Report Posted May 17, 2011 I am sure the icons say it all about my attempt at translation Is the smith "Arishi"? Can anyone help / substantively ridicule me? Quote
Nobody Posted May 17, 2011 Report Posted May 17, 2011 These are the kanji on the tang. I suspect that you are able to read them. 備前岡山住國宗 Quote
george trotter Posted May 17, 2011 Report Posted May 17, 2011 There are at least two , possibly three, smiths recorded using this mei. Geo. Quote
Cuirassier Posted May 17, 2011 Author Report Posted May 17, 2011 Thank you (I think). Okayama? Is that the smith or the town he was in? The saku character, is that a "made buy" or part of his name? Also, the region is Bizen? So what are the last two characters / kanji please? Kunimune? Is that his name? Was it made by Kunimune in Okayama (province of Bizen)? Regards Mark Quote
Brian Posted May 17, 2011 Report Posted May 17, 2011 Well done Mark. It is always good to see people having a go, and this is really the way to proceed with education. I often think I know next to nothing about kanji..and then find myself looking at a mei and something in my head gives me the answer. We learn a lot by attempting these mei that others take for granted. Brian Quote
Cuirassier Posted May 21, 2011 Author Report Posted May 21, 2011 Thanks Guys I will no doubt be back Cheers mark Quote
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