Dragon Theme Wakizashi Tsuka - Signed Hidemoto with Kao - High Relief One the right one from

One the right one from right to left

Made in Meiji period or later

I have to say that this dragon has a very strong shape

Futokoromono decorated with gourd and catfish

I am not sure what material was used for the kamon

Dragon Theme Wakizashi Tsuka - Signed Hidemoto with Kao - High Relief One the right one fromWakizashi 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