NihontoWatchNihontoWatchThis hachi bears the signature of Nagamichi, an excellent maker whose work, while comparatively rare, is immediately recognizable to the experienced eye. The rivets are arranged in three rows on the front plate, each row comprising thirty-one rivets – as typical – disposed with an alignment comparable to the finest Saotome Ietada work. The surface retains a fine, even dark patina. The maedate-dai is pierced with an inome (boar’s-eye) aperture, almost a signature of this maker.
NihontoWatchOffered by Giuseppe Piva
Single component
Hoshi-bachi
Saotome
Nagamichi
Signed · On the kabuto bowl
Edo
We could not find an authenticity certificate on the seller’s listing. Japanese armour is normally certified by the Nihon Katchū Bugu Kenkyū Hozon Kai (the armour society). 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.
€15,000