Noshu Seki Ju Maegawa Kanetsugu Saku" (濃州関住前川兼継作) is a signature (mei) found on Japanese swords, identifying the maker and origin. Signature Breakdown Noshu (濃州): Refers to Mino Province (modern-day Gifu Prefecture), a historic center for Japanese sword-making. Seki Ju (関住): Indicates the smith lived and worked in Seki, a famous city within Mino known for producing durable and sharp blades. Maegawa (前川): The family name of the swordsmith. Kanetsugu (兼継): The smith's art name. Saku (作): Means "ma
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Noshu Seki Ju Maegawa Kanetsugu Saku" (濃州関住前川兼継作) is a signature (mei) found on Japanese swords, identifying the maker and origin. Signature Breakdown Noshu (濃州): Refers to Mino Province (modern-day Gifu Prefecture), a historic center for Japanese sword-making. Seki Ju (関住): Indicates the smith lived and worked in Seki, a famous city within Mino known for producing durable and sharp blades. Maegawa (前川): The family name of the swordsmith. Kanetsugu (兼継): The smith's art name. Saku (作): Means "ma
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