Morihito Katsura

Obi sash clip in shape of red berries.

  • Metalwork
  • Presented in 2015
  • H 0.7 x W 4.3 x D 1.7 cm
  • Not for Sale

Category Metalwork
Year Presented 2015
Dimensions H 0.7 x W 4.3 x D 1.7 cm
Exhibition The 62nd Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition

Living National Treasure Morihito Katsura

photo Morihito Katsura

Producing sword fittings such as decorative hilts, knives attached to the sheath of swords, and sheaths in the beginning of his career, and sash clip fasteners today using basic metal engraving and metal fitting techniques passed down from his ancestors. Also using engraving, relief engraving, hammering and various inlaying techniques. His designs are based on animals, insects, plants and geometric shapes.