This is a magnificent daisho set of fuchi-kashira, unsigned but attributed to Owari Kinko, featuring an intricate sayagata pattern. Crafted in the late Edo period, these fittings showcase the refined artistry of the Owari school, known for its use of colored metals and detailed carving. The set comes with an NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Tosogu certificate, recognizing its exceptional quality and historical significance.
NihontoWatchmumei · Owari Kinko · Edo
Owari Kinko
Edo
Owari
Unsigned
Tokuho (NBTHK)
A Hozon-certified fitting of notably superior craftsmanship and condition, often with signature or workmanship of high reference 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.
¥880,000
This is a magnificent daisho set of fuchi-kashira, unsigned but attributed to Owari Kinko, featuring an intricate sayagata pattern. Crafted in the late Edo period, these fittings showcase the refined artistry of the Owari school, known for its use of colored metals and detailed carving. The set comes with an NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Tosogu certificate, recognizing its exceptional quality and historical significance.
NihontoWatchmumei · Owari Kinko · Edo
Owari Kinko
Edo
Owari
Unsigned
Tokuho (NBTHK)
A Hozon-certified fitting of notably superior craftsmanship and condition, often with signature or workmanship of high reference 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.
¥880,000