Katana Tsuka with Jabara Ito Maki - Signed "Mitsuhiro" - NBTHK Hozon - 24 cm In Japanese mythology giant catfish

In Japanese mythology giant catfish is responsible for causing earthquakes

Carving is a bit crude but relief is incredibly high

Unfortunately this book is only in Japanese

demon menuki and iron tsuba with yamagane fukurin

Made of a soft metal and partially gilded

Katana Tsuka with Jabara Ito Maki - Signed "Mitsuhiro" - NBTHK Hozon - 24 cm In Japanese mythology giant catfishAntique 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