Shakudo Ko-Kinko Tsuba with NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Tosogu - Dragon Futokoromono decorated with gourd and

Futokoromono decorated with gourd and catfish

Kinko kozuka signed "Hirochika" with Kao

In modern Japan phrase "Gourd and catfish" is used to expres something elusive

Fuchi hole: 28 mm x 7 mm

Very well forged with a melted surface finish

Shakudo Ko-Kinko Tsuba with NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Tosogu - Dragon Futokoromono decorated with gourd andShakudo 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