Nbthk Info About 2014 Higo Items

[raiden]

As promised, here are a few pieces of evidence that the NBTHK did in fact attribute Higo pieces as high level attributions if the item seemed to meet the standards. These kanteisho, plus the pics of the prior tsuba that I had posted on a different thread should be enough for those interested to be able to understand that if an item is indeed judged to be of the calibre or have enough characteristics required to achieve a higher classed attribution, it is still done until this day. If one received a "Higo" attibution, there is most likely a very good reason for this attribution, and should be looked at as a case by case study. I am only posting as I wrote that I would for education sake. 

Mike

Kanshiro

Hikozo

Kanshiro

Rakuju

[raiden]

While in Japan, i also ran into a friend from Europe, and he told me he recently received a Tokubetsiu Hozon attribution on a Tsuba to Kanshiro as well. I think this enough info for all to study.

[seattle1]

Hello:

 Congratulations Mike. Out of the ball park!

 Arnold F.