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27th March 2008, 07:15 PM
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Wakizashi - help and opinion needed
Hi,
I'm about to obtain that wak. What do you think? It seems a Satsuma rebellion piece to me. Can anybody translate the signature? |
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27th March 2008, 08:03 PM
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translation
The signature reads "SESSHU OSAKA JU YOSHISHIGE" Meaning smiths name Yoshishige a resident of Osaka in Settsu province. I've found him listed in the old Hawley's book as active in 1661, he also used the name "Kunikore" That type of hilt wrappings are the style associated with the Satsuma rebellion but don't know how factual that is.
Best, Maskell |
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10th April 2008, 08:09 AM
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Thank you Maskell.
Any other opinion? |
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10th April 2008, 01:07 PM
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I would agree with Maskell's translation and possibility that the style
of tsuka ito is commonly associated with Satsuma rebellion swords. Rich S The Japanese Sword Index http://www.geocities.com/alchemyst/nihonto.htm |
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