Dragon Theme Wakizashi Tsuka - Signed Hidemoto with Kao - High Relief Base of the tsuba is

Base of the tsuba is in a very rough condition

I am not sure what material was used for the kamon

it is rarely used alloy of very pure copper

Good quality jabara maki but due to old age some threads are misplaced and it is a bit dirty

Due to the age ito is almost black now

Dragon Theme Wakizashi Tsuka - Signed Hidemoto with Kao - High Relief Base of the tsuba isWakizashi 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