Iron Tsuba Signed "August 1861, Wada Isshin" with Tokubetsu Hozon Tosogu - Published Inside of koiguchi: 29 mm

Inside of koiguchi: 29 mm x 12 mm

On menuki on the back side of tsuka there is what appears to be a full moon

Fuchikashira decorated with Ake-Garasu theme

don't forget the ancient cold soul of orchid"

Size: 71 mm x 71 mm x 4 mm

Iron Tsuba Signed "August 1861, Wada Isshin" with Tokubetsu Hozon Tosogu - Published Inside of koiguchi: 29 mmTsuba signed "1st year of Bunkyu, Year of the Metal Rooster, August, Wada Isshin, Kao" with Tokubetsu Hozon Tosogu. This long signature translates to "August 1861, Wada Isshin". He was born November 11th 1814. His father was a country samurai, however he was adopted by a sword dealer from Kyoto name Fujiki Kyubei. Fujiki Kyubei saw Isshin talent and introduced him to Goto Ichijo. Isshin became Goto Ichijo student and become one of the best artists in