This is a mumei (unsigned) kogai attributed to Kyo Kinko, dating from the Middle Edo period. It features a bold dragonfly (Katsumushi) design in high relief on a shakudo ground with fine nanako texture. The dragonfly's wings are richly gilded, contrasting with its delicate, linear legs, creating a dynamic and visually striking piece.
NihontoWatchmumei · Kyo Kinko · Edo
Kyo-kinko School
Edo
Yamashiro
Unsigned
Hozon (NBTHK)
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 accepted within 3 days of delivery for defective items or significant discrepancies; customer bears return shipping and bank fees.
This is a mumei (unsigned) kogai attributed to Kyo Kinko, dating from the Middle Edo period. It features a bold dragonfly (Katsumushi) design in high relief on a shakudo ground with fine nanako texture. The dragonfly's wings are richly gilded, contrasting with its delicate, linear legs, creating a dynamic and visually striking piece.
NihontoWatchmumei · Kyo Kinko · Edo
Kyo-kinko School
Edo
Yamashiro
Unsigned
Hozon (NBTHK)
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 accepted within 3 days of delivery for defective items or significant discrepancies; customer bears return shipping and bank fees.
