Katana Tsuka with Jabara Ito Maki - Signed "Mitsuhiro" - NBTHK Hozon - 24 cm magical beings and holy spirits

magical beings and holy spirits

In Japanese mythology giant catfish is responsible for causing earthquakes

Made of a soft metal and partially gilded

All appear to be dancing

Condition: many signs of wear

Katana Tsuka with Jabara Ito Maki - Signed "Mitsuhiro" - NBTHK Hozon - 24 cm magical beings and holy spiritsAntique Japanese tsuka for katana. Shakudo fuchigashira signed "Mitsuhiro" with NBTHK Hozon Tosogu. According to NBTHK it is "Mitsuhiro (Yagami betsujin) so "Mitsuhiro" but not a famous one from Yagami. Fuchigashira made of shakudo and decorated with shibuichi and gold inlay. This is an old item with new jabara ito ajiro kumiage maki (type of jabara ito), made by Polish craftsman "Artur Drogamiecza". It is almost in perfect condition. Menuki made of