Dragon Theme Wakizashi Tsuka - Signed Hidemoto with Kao - High Relief Made in Meiji period or

Made in Meiji period or later

Due to the age ito is almost black now

Pheasants menuki attributed to mainline Goto School with NBTHK Hozon Tosogu

I am not sure what material was used for the kamon

One the right one from right to left

Dragon Theme Wakizashi Tsuka - Signed Hidemoto with Kao - High Relief Made in Meiji period orWakizashi 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