Higo-kinkō: Revision history

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11 December 2025

  • curprev 21:2221:22, 11 December 2025 CompUser talk contribs 5,116 bytes +5,116 Created page with "== Lead == '''Higo-kinkō''' (肥後金工) refers to the tradition of sword-fitting metalworkers active in Higo Province, corresponding to present-day Kumamoto Prefecture, during the Edo period. The school is best known for its refined iron and soft-metal fittings characterized by restrained decoration, subtle surface textures and an emphasis on material quality rather than overt ornamentation. Closely associated with the Hosokawa clan, Higo-kinkō represents one of the..."