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 | Kumamoto Prefecture (熊本県) |
| Region | 熊本市 (熊本市) |
| Designated | March 17, 2003 |