can someone translate these stamps please?

**currentman** · 08-06-2010, 01:26 PM

Hi all, I am unsure of the proper orientation, so here are 2 photos of the stamp, can someone tell me what it means?

thanks in advance!

**mainaman** · 08-06-2010, 01:29 PM

That is Iwasaki Choice( or selected)
Iwasaki selected Nakayama Kiita, very good stones.

**currentman** · 08-06-2010, 01:50 PM

thank you kind Sir! it is much appreciated, I just purchase this one

**Scipio** · 08-29-2010, 12:02 AM

**naifu** · 08-29-2010, 01:46 AM

Originally Posted by Scipio

Shouhonzan authentic article. Some may write it Shohonzan.

正本山本格品

Jon

**Scipio** · 08-29-2010, 10:23 AM

What does that say about the stone?

**JimR** · 08-29-2010, 10:52 AM

Originally Posted by Scipio

What does that say about the stone?

It means some guy has a stamp and used it to put some Ink on the end. The ENORMOUS CRACK on the surface says "Don't buy me".

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