Some bit of information... Top right seems like a date, Showa 59 so maybe 1984; month maybe January? At the end of the poem a name of a mountain...
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jakes vintage >>> Yes, I believe so too.
Hello komokwa, Nice! What kind of wakizashi did you have? W/koshirae? Did it have a name or was it a mumei (no name)? Most of the good quality...
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Hello Any Jewelry, Thank you:) I'll be looking out for those in need of translation and information on Japanese antiques. As you may know, the...
Hello lauragarnet, Ok:) Please give me sometime to figure out what they are. I can probably give you more concrete answers. The handwriting on...
My best guess here is it says "San go" maybe meaning 5 mountains or 5th station of a mountain. The second character is probably a five or "go" in...
"Dai Nippon Mino" made by Kato Itsuura, most probably from the Meiji Period. Since Seto and Mino were located close to each other, they had...
The Chinese characters stand for 92.5% pure Sterling silver.
Yes, I think this is an Aizu-nuri toutai shikki (Aizu stylepaint lacquerware), maybe more precisely an Aizu-nuri toutai kabin (vase). Bit of...
Hello afantiques, Thank you for your message. I would be happy to help people seeking knowledge about Japanese antiques.
Hello everyone:) I'm a new member here and just wanted to introduce myself. I run an antique store in Roppongi, Tokyo dealing in mostly authentic...
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