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Rich · 14th July 2009, 11:59 AM

Lee -

I don't think this is a Shin-shinto piece. Also I wouldn't worry about it being
a bit tired (that alone pretty much says pre-Shinshinto). I've a lovely Kamakura
period tachi that is very tired. I get along just fine with it as we both sort of go
together - both old and tired :-)

Rich

14th July 2009, 11:59 AM	#20
Rich Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: comfortably at home, USA Posts: 432	Lee - I don't think this is a Shin-shinto piece. Also I wouldn't worry about it being a bit tired (that alone pretty much says pre-Shinshinto). I've a lovely Kamakura period tachi that is very tired. I get along just fine with it as we both sort of go together - both old and tired :-) Rich