Status Of Nihon Tosougu Bijutsukan Paper

[BIG]

Hi,

 

NTB papers, is said to have a "high" status for the collector. They had three papers, is the lowest paper,

The Bunka Shiryoo same status as Hozon NBTHK paper ? Like to read your opinions.

 

Best Regards

[seattle1]

Hello:

The Museum, with the somewhat misleading name of the "Fittings Museum", an unfortunate victim of the last "great recession" in Japan, had three papers:

1. Bunka Shiryoo, "Cultural Item", which I believe was the equivalent of Hozon;

2. Tokubetsu Shiryoo, "Worthy Cultural Item; and

3.Yushu Bunka-zai, "Important Cultural Item".

The Museum itself was wonderful, tucked away near the once location of the old Sugamo Prison in Tokyo, the displays outstanding and staff extremely helpful. I considered the papers similar to Hozon, Tokubetsu Hozon, Juyo (NBTHK), or the NTHK's Yushu. They should be value adding for any piece.

Some of the former holdings were sold abroad and were nicely received. The reach of the collection went well beyond "fittings".

Arnold F.

[BIG]

Thank's Arnold,

 

I heard that the NTB did not have any scandals, did not even had one "wrong" kanteisho paper, so we had to suffer a great

loss....

 

Best Regards