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    • CommentAuthorRene
    • CommentTimeJun 4th 2008 edited
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    Dear Sir or Madam,
    I collect Oriental Art and I inherited a sword brought back from WWII. I would like to translate the Japanese Swordsmith's name, maker or origin for insurance purposes. Please click or cut and paste the URL to view the three images.
    The first image attachment of the engraving on the Handle which should be the Swordsmith Name & Place.
    http://home.centurytel.net/jean023/public_html/SamuraiSword.jpg
    There are two smaller images of the hand guard. with more information.
    http://home.centurytel.net/jean023/public_html/HandGuard2.jpg
    http://home.centurytel.net/jean023/public_html/HandGuard1.jpg
    If you can provide any information as to history, addresses, etc. Please return email to <reneinmontana@hotmail.com>
    Thank you in advance

    Jean R Kraemer

    • CommentAuthorRichard
    • CommentTimeJun 4th 2008
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    • CommentAuthorRichard
    • CommentTimeJun 4th 2008
     # 3

    Sorry I can't provide any useful help on the reading front though. It looks pretty difficult to me, but maybe someone else will be able to handle it.

    • CommentAuthorRene
    • CommentTimeJun 5th 2008
     # 4

    Thanks Richard for the help.
    Jean

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      CommentAuthorasmodai
    • CommentTimeJun 5th 2008
     # 5

    Jean,

    try contacting Richard Turner at http://www.nihontokanjipages.com/

    Yes, I am a bluntly honest type.
    • CommentAuthorroro
    • CommentTimeJun 5th 2008
     # 6

    Unfortunately I can't translate the kanji for you, but I can tell you that the kanji on the guard are upside down in your photos and that the kanji on the blade should be read top to bottom, rather than (as the photo suggests) left to right. Hope that helps a little.

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