This is a pair of unsigned menuki depicting crawling dragons, attributed to the Ko-Mino school. Crafted from solid gold with katabori (high-relief carving), they feature the distinctive Inyo-kon style. The menuki measure 1.9cm x 5.0cm and weigh 6g each, with a thickness of 0.3cm.
Certificate reading — 無銘（京金工）
NihontoWatchmumei · Ko-Mino · Koto
Kyo-kinko School
Kotō
Unsigned
Hozon
Kinko · Yamashiro
Certifies a genuine fitting worth preserving: a correct signature, or, if unsigned, an identifiable era and school, with recognized artistic and craft 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 siteReturns must be shipped within 3 days of delivery. Excludes modified/damaged items or past the deadline. Return shipping paid by customer. Overseas orders cannot be returned/refunded.
This is a pair of unsigned menuki depicting crawling dragons, attributed to the Ko-Mino school. Crafted from solid gold with katabori (high-relief carving), they feature the distinctive Inyo-kon style. The menuki measure 1.9cm x 5.0cm and weigh 6g each, with a thickness of 0.3cm.
Certificate reading — 無銘（京金工）
NihontoWatchmumei · Ko-Mino · Koto
Kyo-kinko School
Kotō
Unsigned
Hozon
Kinko · Yamashiro
Certifies a genuine fitting worth preserving: a correct signature, or, if unsigned, an identifiable era and school, with recognized artistic and craft 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 siteReturns must be shipped within 3 days of delivery. Excludes modified/damaged items or past the deadline. Return shipping paid by customer. Overseas orders cannot be returned/refunded.
