Metalwork
Higo Zogan Metal Inlay
肥後象がん
Higo Zogan from Kumamoto is a metal inlay craft developed for sword fittings by samurai-era artisans. Gold and silver are hammered into blackened iron in floral patterns.
| Japanese Name | 肥後象がん |
|---|---|
| Category | Metalwork |
| Prefecture | 熊本県 |
| Region / Area | 熊本市 |
| Designated | 平成15年3月17日 |