Description

This is an antique Kougai from the Edo period, used to arrange Samurai hairstyles and stored in the Kougai Hitsu. It is made from Shakudou (an alloy of copper and gold) with Kin Iro-e (gold overglaze painting) and Nanako-Ji decoration. The Kougai is attributed to the work of Kyo Kanagu shi (京金具師) by NBTHK and comes with a Hozon certificate.

Antique Kougai for Samurai Sword with NBTHK Hozon Certificate (K-51)
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Antique Kougai for Samurai Sword with NBTHK Hozon Certificate (K-51)

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Era

Edo

About the school

Kyo-kanagushi School京金具師派

1 Jūyō Tōken
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Samurai Museum

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