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Higo zogan（肥後象がん）

ひごぞうがん Higo Inlay

Fine grooves cut into iron and filled with hammered gold and silver - a sword-fitting craft now turned to jewellery.

TypeWorkshop or kiln
GenreMetalwork
City / townKumamoto
Area in the prefectureKumamoto

FAQ

Where is Higo Inlay?
It is in Kumamoto, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. It is a craft workshop.
What can I see at Higo Inlay?
Fine grooves cut into iron and filled with hammered gold and silver - a sword-fitting craft now turned to jewellery. The focus is metalwork.
When was Higo Inlay established?
It dates from the 1600s.

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Sources

Official site：https://kumamoto-kougeikan.jp/archive/higozogan/

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