Hyotan ひょうたん

ひょうたん

Known marks

Hyotan - Handle
Handle
Reading

ひょうたん・Hyōtan・“Hyōtan” (gourd) written in hiragana on the handle, the brand or smith’s name
(logo: ⭕8 with small line on top)・Hyōtan mark・Gourd-shaped symbol, traditional emblem of protection and good fortune, used here as the craftsman’s logo

Documented pieces

Documented – sold

Hyotan・ひょうたん・Restored Vintage Japanese Straight Razor ・ Kamisori with Paulownia Box
Hyotan・ひょうたん・Restored Vintage Japanese Straight Razor ・ Kamisori with Paulownia BoxADocumented – sold

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