A pair of shakudo menuki signed 'Hirotsugu' with a kao (signature seal). Based on the kao and similarities to works by Motohiro, it is believed to be made by Shokatei Hirotsugu from Kyoto, active around 1850. The menuki are crafted from shakudo with inlaid copper, shibuichi, and gold.
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Hirotsugu
Edo
Signed
Iwami
1 piece on the market now
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.
30-day refund policy. Items must be returned in original condition and packaging; customized products are non-returnable. 2-week inspection window with full item refund (shipping costs non-refundable). Customer pays return shipping.
A pair of shakudo menuki signed 'Hirotsugu' with a kao (signature seal). Based on the kao and similarities to works by Motohiro, it is believed to be made by Shokatei Hirotsugu from Kyoto, active around 1850. The menuki are crafted from shakudo with inlaid copper, shibuichi, and gold.
NihontoWatchBETAHirotsugu
Edo
Signed
Iwami
1 piece on the market now
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.
30-day refund policy. Items must be returned in original condition and packaging; customized products are non-returnable. 2-week inspection window with full item refund (shipping costs non-refundable). Customer pays return shipping.
