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Maskell · 27th March 2008, 07:03 PM

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.

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Maskell

27th March 2008, 07:03 PM	#2
Maskell Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 38	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