This is a pair of solid gold Shishi (lion dog) menuki with a suhama mon, crafted in the Goto style. It is attributed to Kyo-Kinko and has passed the Tokubetsu Hozon Tosogu examination in August 2025. The menuki come with an NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Tosogu certificate.
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Kyo-kinko School
Edo
Yamashiro
Unsigned
Tokuho (NBTHK)
Kinko · Yamashiro
A Hozon-certified fitting of notably superior craftsmanship and condition, often with signature or workmanship of high reference value.
The NBTHK (Nihon Bijutsu Tōken Hozon Kyōkai, the Society for the Preservation of Japanese Art Swords) is a public-interest incorporated foundation founded in 1948 and supervised by Japan’s Agency for Cultural Affairs (Bunkachō); it is based at the Japanese Sword Museum in Tokyo. Its expert panels physically examine each submitted work (shinsa) and issue a certificate (kanteishō) ranking it by artistic and historical merit. NBTHK papers are the most widely recognized standard of authentication for Japanese swords and fittings.
NBTHK official siteDomestic: items may be returned within 7 days in original condition for a full refund (buyer covers transport). Overseas orders: no-refunds, no-returns.
