Shakudo Ko-Kinko Tsuba with NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Tosogu - Dragon Kinko kozuka signed "Hirochika" with

Kinko kozuka signed "Hirochika" with Kao

It is said he studied with his father

Hagiya Katsuhira and Tanaka Kiyotoshi

Futokoromono decorated with gourd and catfish

Made of high grade blue shakudo with hira zogan gold inlay

Shakudo Ko-Kinko Tsuba with NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Tosogu - Dragon Kinko kozuka signed "Hirochika" withShakudo Ko Kinko tsuba with Tokubetsu Hozon Tosogu. This is an old tsuba and there are really a lot of details to appreciate and study here. Therefore in this description I will try to showcase some of them. It is a Ko Kinko tsuba made of high quality shakudo, which is rare. It has a dark black colour and is surprisingly heavy for its size. This shakudo is very reflective and it is not because of lacquer or oils. Seppa dai has been hammered and it