This is an unsigned kogai (small knife handle) featuring a design of three kikyo (bellflower) crests. Made during the Edo period, the base metal appears to be yamagane (mountain copper) or shakudo with a low gold content, adorned with nanako (fish roe) texture. The golden kikyo crests are beautifully contrasted against the dark ground, showcasing refined aesthetics and skilled metalwork.
NihontoWatch
Edo
Unsigned
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.
Returns accepted within 3 days of delivery for defective items or significant discrepancies; customer bears return shipping and bank fees.
This is an unsigned kogai (small knife handle) featuring a design of three kikyo (bellflower) crests. Made during the Edo period, the base metal appears to be yamagane (mountain copper) or shakudo with a low gold content, adorned with nanako (fish roe) texture. The golden kikyo crests are beautifully contrasted against the dark ground, showcasing refined aesthetics and skilled metalwork.
NihontoWatchEdo
Unsigned
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.
Returns accepted within 3 days of delivery for defective items or significant discrepancies; customer bears return shipping and bank fees.