Tokubetsu Hozon Menuki for Sale

Tokubetsu Hozon menuki are the small sculptural ornaments set beneath the wrapping of a sword handle, certified at the NBTHK's "Especially Worthy" tier. Made in mirror-image pairs depicting dragons, deities, and episodes from legend, the best menuki concentrate extraordinary detail into a few centimeters of gold and shakudo. The Tokubetsu Hozon paper confirms each pair as a superior, securely attributed work — a refined step up from the foundational Hozon grade.

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伯夷・叔斎図目貫 無銘(京金工)

¥990,000

Menuki [Shisatsu Kachimushi-zu] [N.B.T.H.K] Tokubetsu Hozon Tosogu

¥400,000

Menuki: Mumei (Mino):Crawling Dragon Design (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Tosogu)

¥700,000

布袋唐子図目貫 無銘(後藤程乗)

¥800,000

Menuki: Monkeys by Goto (Momoyama) NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon

€3,800

Menuki: Flowers by Ko-Kinko (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon)

€2,100

Ko-Goto Tiger and Leopard Menuki - NBTHK Certificate

$2,600

Saihai & Ōgi Menuki - Yoshioka Inabanosuke - NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon

$1,400

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Menuki: Unsigned horsetails

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梔子図(無銘・古金工)

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栗持猿猴図(無銘・後藤・桃山)

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Menuki[Mumei Kaga-kinko Hairyu-Zu Menuki]

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一輪牡丹図 目貫 特別保存刀装具

SoldApr 5, 2026

目貫: 這龍図(金無垢)無銘 古後藤