Katana Tsuka with Jabara Ito Maki - Signed "Mitsuhiro" - NBTHK Hozon - 24 cm Unfortunately this book is only

Unfortunately this book is only in Japanese

Beak of the upper heron was attached to mimi

At the same time his mino (straw coat) and flower are sparkling in a sun and flowers have beautiful vivid colors

Carving is a bit crude but relief is incredibly high

In Japanese mythology giant catfish is responsible for causing earthquakes

Katana Tsuka with Jabara Ito Maki - Signed "Mitsuhiro" - NBTHK Hozon - 24 cm Unfortunately this book is onlyAntique 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