These menuki are from the Kaga Kinko school and date to the Edo period. They feature two oxen carved in relief on a solid gold base. The set comes with an NBTHK Hozon certificate and an Aoi Art estimation paper, and is housed in a Kiri box.
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Kaga-kinko School
Edo
Kaga
Unsigned
Kinko · Kaga
21 pieces on the market now
The Kaga metalworking tradition (加賀金工) encompasses the broader community of artisans who practiced their craft under the patronage of the Maeda lords of Kaga Province, centered on Kanazawa. '" Craftsmen's families such as Kuwamura, Tsuji, Katsuki, and Koichi are said to have migrated from Kyoto to Kaga around the Kan'ei and Joo eras, where they prospered. Learn more →
| Smith | Era | Designated |
|---|---|---|
| Ujitada氏忠 | — | 0 |
| Kiyonaga清永 | — | 0 |
| Katsuhisa克久 | — | 0 |
| Genroku源六 | — | 0 |
| Katsuhisa克久 | — | 0 |
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 you wish to return an item, please notify us within 3 days of receipt. After this period we cannot accept cancellations. Please ship the return to us within 5 business days. Cancellation is conditional on the item being kept in the same condition as at the time of sale, so please handle it with care.
These menuki are from the Kaga Kinko school and date to the Edo period. They feature two oxen carved in relief on a solid gold base. The set comes with an NBTHK Hozon certificate and an Aoi Art estimation paper, and is housed in a Kiri box.
NihontoWatchBETAKaga-kinko School
Edo
Kaga
Unsigned
Kinko · Kaga
21 pieces on the market now
The Kaga metalworking tradition (加賀金工) encompasses the broader community of artisans who practiced their craft under the patronage of the Maeda lords of Kaga Province, centered on Kanazawa. '" Craftsmen's families such as Kuwamura, Tsuji, Katsuki, and Koichi are said to have migrated from Kyoto to Kaga around the Kan'ei and Joo eras, where they prospered. Learn more →
| Smith | Era | Designated |
|---|---|---|
| Ujitada氏忠 | — | 0 |
| Kiyonaga清永 | — | 0 |
| Katsuhisa克久 | — | 0 |
| Genroku源六 | — | 0 |
| Katsuhisa克久 | — | 0 |
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 you wish to return an item, please notify us within 3 days of receipt. After this period we cannot accept cancellations. Please ship the return to us within 5 business days. Cancellation is conditional on the item being kept in the same condition as at the time of sale, so please handle it with care.
