This is an unsigned kozuka (small knife handle) from the Higo province, featuring a design of cherry blossoms and arabesque patterns. It is crafted in the form of a horse needle (umahari), a type of kozuka often used for grooming horses. The piece measures 21.2cm in height, 1.2cm in width, and 0.5cm in thickness, dating back to the Edo period.
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Higo Kinko School
Edo
Higo
Unsigned
Higo · Higo
130 pieces on the market now
The Higo kinkō (肥後金工) tradition comprises the metalworkers who flourished in Higo province (modern Kumamoto) under the patronage of the Hosokawa daimyō house, from the Momoyama period into the late Edo period. Four families — Hayashi, Hirata, Nishigaki, and Shimizu — are regarded as representing the main line, and the first-generation masters of each were all retained by Hosokawa Sansai (Tadaoki), famed as a great commander and an accomplished master of the tea ceremony, and received his guidance. Learn more →
| Smith | Era | Designated |
|---|---|---|
| Misumi Masaharu三角正治 | — | 0 |
| Suwa Ikuhei諏訪幾平 | 1832-1903 | 0 |
| Miyamoto Musashi宮本武蔵 | 1584-1645 | 5 |
| Tsuge Yoshikatsu柘植吉勝 | — | 1 |
| Tani Denji谷伝次 | — | 1 |
We could not find an authenticity certificate on the seller’s listing. Japanese swords and fittings are normally papered by the NBTHK (or the NTHK). Without one, the attribution is the seller’s own assessment and has not been independently verified — treat it with caution and ask the dealer about certification before buying.
If, due to our fault, the item differs significantly from its proper condition, the item may be returned. Cooling-off is within one week of the item's arrival.
This is an unsigned kozuka (small knife handle) from the Higo province, featuring a design of cherry blossoms and arabesque patterns. It is crafted in the form of a horse needle (umahari), a type of kozuka often used for grooming horses. The piece measures 21.2cm in height, 1.2cm in width, and 0.5cm in thickness, dating back to the Edo period.
NihontoWatchBETAHigo Kinko School
Edo
Higo
Unsigned
Higo · Higo
130 pieces on the market now
The Higo kinkō (肥後金工) tradition comprises the metalworkers who flourished in Higo province (modern Kumamoto) under the patronage of the Hosokawa daimyō house, from the Momoyama period into the late Edo period. Four families — Hayashi, Hirata, Nishigaki, and Shimizu — are regarded as representing the main line, and the first-generation masters of each were all retained by Hosokawa Sansai (Tadaoki), famed as a great commander and an accomplished master of the tea ceremony, and received his guidance. Learn more →
| Smith | Era | Designated |
|---|---|---|
| Misumi Masaharu三角正治 | — | 0 |
| Suwa Ikuhei諏訪幾平 | 1832-1903 | 0 |
| Miyamoto Musashi宮本武蔵 | 1584-1645 | 5 |
| Tsuge Yoshikatsu柘植吉勝 | — | 1 |
| Tani Denji谷伝次 | — | 1 |
We could not find an authenticity certificate on the seller’s listing. Japanese swords and fittings are normally papered by the NBTHK (or the NTHK). Without one, the attribution is the seller’s own assessment and has not been independently verified — treat it with caution and ask the dealer about certification before buying.
If, due to our fault, the item differs significantly from its proper condition, the item may be returned. Cooling-off is within one week of the item's arrival.
