Category:Mei
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signature of a Japanese swordsmith, inscribed on the tang of the sword  | |||||
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The mei is an inscription on Japanese swords found on the nakago. The mei is usually chiseled or carved into the nakago but it can also be painted or inlaid.
Subcategories
This category has the following 6 subcategories, out of 6 total.
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- Mei (katana) (6 F)
- Mei (kinpun) (4 F)
- Mei (tachi) (6 F)
- Mei (tanto) (1 F)
- Mei (wakizashi) (1 F)
- Mei (yari tanto) (1 F)