Shinto & Shinshinto-kantei

Shinto & Shinshinto-kantei
Author: Markus Sesko
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 418
Release: 2012-12-22
Genre: History
ISBN: 1300555718

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An unavoidable difficulty with books that deal with Japanese swords in general is that the workmanship of a smith has to be reduced to its most important characteristics which can be seen on the majority of his works. It is here that this work comes into play, with the motive to provide more concretely described reference examples. Unique is that - depending on the blade - former participant's kantei bids are also addressed. This means that one's own approach and attempt at attributing a blade may also be comprehended. With the 169 introduced shinto and shinshinto blades from altogether 13 provinces, this volume constitutes an extensive reference work. The order starts for shinto with Kyoto, Edo and Settsu, and for shinshinto with Edo.

Shinto- & Shinshinto-kantei

Shinto- & Shinshinto-kantei
Author: Giuliano Marchi
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 442
Release: 2012-12-22
Genre: History
ISBN: 1300555637

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Eine nicht zu vermeidende Problematik bei allgemeineren Büchern über japanische Schwerter ist ja, dass die Arbeitsweise eines Schmiedes auf die wichtigsten, sich auf seinen meisten Klingen wiederzufindeden Merkmale reduziert werden muss. Hier setzt nun dieses Werk an, dessen Hintergedanke es war, mehr konkret beschriebene Referenzbeispiele bereitzustellen, die noch dazu im Sinne eines kantei, also einer Schwertbegutachtung, abgehandelt werden. Einzigartig ist hier, dass - je nach Klinge mehr oder weniger umfangreich - auch auf frühere Gebote von kantei-Teilnehmer eingangen wird, sprich eigene Ansätze bei der Zuordnung einer Klinge können so ebenfalls nachvollzogen werden. Mit 169 vorgestellten shinto- und shinshinto-Klingen aus insgesamt 13 Provinzen bietet dieser Band ein umfangreiches Referenzwerk. Die Reihung beginnt für shinto mit Kyoto, Edo und Settsu, und für shinshinto mit Edo.

Kantei Reference Book - Hamon and Boshi

Kantei Reference Book - Hamon and Boshi
Author: Markus Sesko
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 124
Release: 2013-04-03
Genre:
ISBN: 9781300903543

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Towards the end of 2012, I published the two-volume project Koto-kantei and Shinto & Shinshinto-kantei, depicting 358 blades from all schools and styles. Recently, I was able to continue with the first Kantei Supplement 1 introducing another 61 blades. In between I received feedback which suggested that a kind of ,,reverse version" would be practical. This means a guidebook where specific examples of hamon and bōshi are depicted instead of more or less detailed schematic representations. The result is this small publication which shows about 400 hamon and 230 boshi interpretations.I hope this humble guide will be helpful for identifying specific works, or at least guide you on the right track enabling you to look for further information and confirmation. It also might come in useful for oshigata-based kantei riddles where only the hamon and the boshi are provided.

Koto-kantei

Koto-kantei
Author: Bernard GALLENT
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 486
Release: 2012-12-22
Genre: History
ISBN: 130055245X

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Eine nicht zu vermeidende Problematik bei allgemeineren Büchern über japanische Schwerter ist ja, dass die Arbeitsweise eines Schmiedes auf die wichtigsten, sich auf seinen meisten Klingen wiederzufindeden Merkmale reduziert werden muss. Hier setzt nun dieses Werk an, dessen Hintergedanke es war, mehr konkret beschriebene Referenzbeispiele bereitzustellen, die noch dazu im Sinne eines kantei, also einer Schwertbegutachtung, abgehandelt werden. Einzigartig ist hier, dass - je nach Klinge mehr oder weniger umfangreich - auch auf frühere Gebote von kantei-Teilnehmer eingangen wird, sprich eigene Ansätze bei der Zuordnung einer Klinge können so ebenfalls nachvollzogen werden. Mit 189 vorgestellten koto-Klingen aus insgesamt 19 Provinzen (inklusive der fünf gokaden) bietet dieser Band ein umfangreiches Referenzwerk.

Shinto Kami

Shinto Kami
Author: Jess Hoda
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 154
Release: 2016-01-23
Genre:
ISBN: 9781523652242

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The Shinto kami are the spirits or phenomena that are worshipped in the religion of Shinto. They are elements in nature, animals, creationary forces in the universe, as well as spirits of the revered deceased. Many Kami are considered the ancient ancestors of entire clans, and some ancestors became Kami upon their death if they were able to embody the values and virtues of Kami in life. Traditionally, great or charismatic leaders like the Emperor could be kami.

The Connoisseur's Book of Japanese Swords

The Connoisseur's Book of Japanese Swords
Author: Kōkan Nagayama
Publisher: Kodansha International
Total Pages: 384
Release: 1997
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 9784770020710

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Connoisseur's Book Japanese Swords is a Kodansha International publication.

Koshirae - Japanese Sword Mountings

Koshirae - Japanese Sword Mountings
Author: Markus Sesko
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 204
Release: 2012-10-23
Genre: History
ISBN: 1300333243

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With this publication I try to systematically and comprehensively process the subject of ,,Japanese sword mountings". It was not my goal to depict as many extant interpretations of sword mountings as possible but to deal with their different styles. With this publication the reader will be informed in which way the Japanese swords were mounted over time, the origins of the various styles, what changes they underwent and it will also serve as a reference material to classify extant specimen. In this sense the descriptions were embedded in an explanation of their historical context rather then listing them simply by their interpretation or in alphabetical order. As the main focus lies on ,,koshirae", explanations on the sword fittings - the tosogu - were omitted because their descriptions can be easily found elsewhere. Also, the military mountings - the gunto-koshirae - were left out because there are excellent publications available which deal with them in great detail.

Early Japanese Sword Guards

Early Japanese Sword Guards
Author: Masayuki Sasano
Publisher:
Total Pages: 312
Release: 1974
Genre: Art
ISBN:

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Kantei Supplement 1

Kantei Supplement 1
Author: Markus Sesko
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 154
Release: 2013-03-26
Genre: History
ISBN: 1291365559

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This is the first supplement to the first two kantei volumes. It contains 61 koto, shinto and shinshinto blades in the classical order, namely kotō-gokaden, koto other provinces, shinto-centres Kyoto, Osaka and Edo, shinto other provinces and shinshinto. The numbering continues with the last blade of the Shinto & Shinshinto volume, i.e. with number 359.

The Holy Kojiki -- Including, the Yengishiki

The Holy Kojiki -- Including, the Yengishiki
Author:
Publisher: Cosimo, Inc.
Total Pages: 73
Release: 2007-07-01
Genre: History
ISBN: 1596059974

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Also known as the "Records of Ancient Matters," this is the "official" story of the Japanese peoples, first written down in the 8th century and documenting the creation of the world, the gods, and Japan. The oldest known document in the Japanese language, this is a vital text of the Shinto religion, a beautiful evocation of the mythology and traditions of ancient Japan.This edition also includes the Yengishiki, a compilation of Shinto rituals, including "The Harvest Ritual," "The Ritual for the Wind-Gods," "The Ritual for EvilSpirits," and others.