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The Hachinoki Motif — A Tsuba Bearing the Spirit of Loyalty
Explore the Hachinoki motif in Higo sukashi tsuba, inspired by the Noh tale of Sano Genzaemon Tsuneyo. Discover how samurai loyalty was embodied in iron and design.

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Feb 25


Nobunaga Koshirae — Born from the Aesthetic Vision of Sansai and Rikyū
The Nobunaga koshirae—born from the cultivated vision of Sansai and Rikyū. A lost masterpiece whose influence shaped Higo koshirae from Higo to Edo.

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Feb 13


2025 Dai Token Ichi (Part 1): Juyo Tanto by Bitchu no Kuni-ju Tsuguyoshi and Aikuchi Goshirae with Tomoe Mon in Gold Nashi-ji.
2025年大刀剣市に出品する重要刀剣・短刀「備中国住次吉作」と、金梨子地巴紋蒔絵鞘合口拵をご紹介。南北朝期の名刀と上品な蒔絵拵の調和をぜひご覧ください。

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Oct 17, 2025
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