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24th January 2009, 01:04 PM
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Japanese katana tang translation
Hi everyone.
I am Aristeidis.I watch this forum for a long time and now I need your help. Can anyone translate please the inscription at the tang? Also can you suggest the age of the blade? Thank's in advance. Aristeidis |
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24th January 2009, 05:27 PM
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I think (?) it reads Bizen Kuni ju Kiyomitsu (not sure about the Kuni ju).
Looks like a Koto period blade, possibly Muromachi era 1500-1600's. The dragon horimono is pretty well done and may have been added later as it is quite sharp, but the blade has obviously been polished a good bit. Rich S |
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26th January 2009, 02:19 PM
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Hi Rich!
Thank you for your help! I want to ask you if you can explain me what it mean Bizen Kuni ju? I add some more images of the sword |
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26th January 2009, 06:38 PM
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It does indeed look like koto. "Bizen kuni ju" means "resident of Bizen province" (now part of Okayama). I agree the "kuni" character is a bit difficult to read, but it would make sense.
Peter |
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