This is a tsuba from the Kumagai school, also known as Edo Higo or Yotsuya Higo. The tsuba features a chrysanthemum and paulownia design, executed in iron with hammer marks, sukidashi carving, openwork, and inlays. The Kumagai school was known for improving upon Higo Jingo-style carving techniques and using gold and silver inlays.
NihontoWatchkiwame · Kumagai · Edo
Kumagai School
Edo
Musashi
kiwame
Tokuho (NBTHK)
Higo · Musashi
8 pieces on the market now
| Smith | Era | Designated |
|---|---|---|
| Kumagai Yoshitsugu熊谷義次 | — | 0 |
| Kumagai Yoshiyuki熊谷義之 | — | 0 |
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/exchanges/cancellations not accepted after shipment except for significant defects; if defective, return/exchange possible within 3 days of arrival (return shipping paid by customer).
This is a tsuba from the Kumagai school, also known as Edo Higo or Yotsuya Higo. The tsuba features a chrysanthemum and paulownia design, executed in iron with hammer marks, sukidashi carving, openwork, and inlays. The Kumagai school was known for improving upon Higo Jingo-style carving techniques and using gold and silver inlays.
NihontoWatchkiwame · Kumagai · Edo
Kumagai School
Edo
Musashi
kiwame
Tokuho (NBTHK)
Higo · Musashi
8 pieces on the market now
| Smith | Era | Designated |
|---|---|---|
| Kumagai Yoshitsugu熊谷義次 | — | 0 |
| Kumagai Yoshiyuki熊谷義之 | — | 0 |
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/exchanges/cancellations not accepted after shipment except for significant defects; if defective, return/exchange possible within 3 days of arrival (return shipping paid by customer).
