Katana Tsuka with Jabara Ito Maki - Signed "Mitsuhiro" - NBTHK Hozon - 24 cm Carving is a bit crude

Carving is a bit crude but relief is incredibly high

Saya depth: 22 cm

Made of a soft metal and partially gilded

demon menuki and iron tsuba with yamagane fukurin

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Katana Tsuka with Jabara Ito Maki - Signed "Mitsuhiro" - NBTHK Hozon - 24 cm Carving is a bit crudeAntique 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