Dragon Theme Wakizashi Tsuka - Signed Hidemoto with Kao - High Relief Pheasants menuki attributed to mainline

Pheasants menuki attributed to mainline Goto School with NBTHK Hozon Tosogu

it is rarely used alloy of very pure copper

Base of the tsuba is in a very rough condition

This is a beautiful tsuba with great patina

Made in Meiji period or later

Dragon Theme Wakizashi Tsuka - Signed Hidemoto with Kao - High Relief Pheasants menuki attributed to mainlineWakizashi tsuka decorated with dragon fittings. Fuchikashira made of shakudo with gilded elemets. It is signed "Hidemoto" with Kao. It is possible to find few of his other works online. I made a lot of close ups of the set, however it looks best from some distance. Carving is a bit crude but relief is incredibly high. When we add to that a lot of gilded elements this set will look amazing fitted on a sword. Menuki made of shakudo with gold inlay. It