NPO Japan Mokumegane Research Institute conducts the study on preservation and restoration of the traditional technique Mokume-Gane as well as the other related skills and culture.

Study at Museum of Fine Art, Boston,
25th January 2006

Mokume-Gane Hilt made by Shoami Denbei (Mid-Edo period)

Tsuba with design of woodgrain pattern. Signed : "made by Shoami Denbei."

Gold, Silver, Shakudo, Copper
L97.5 x W14.4mm 27.9g

 Process of Restoration, by Masaki Takahashi, 2005

Guribori Sword guard, made by Shoami Denbei of Dewa Akita province

Tsuba with design of woodgrain pattern. Signed: "Syoami denbei, a resident of Dewa Akita province."

Shakudo, Copper
H74.5 x W76.2 x T6.3mm 177.4g

Restoration work
by Masaki Takahashi, 2006