Dragon Theme Wakizashi Tsuka - Signed Hidemoto with Kao - High Relief it is rarely used alloy

it is rarely used alloy of very pure copper

Katana tsuka with wild geese shakudo fuchikashira

One the right one from right to left

Futokoromono decorated with gourd and catfish

Made in Meiji period or later

Dragon Theme Wakizashi Tsuka - Signed Hidemoto with Kao - High Relief it is rarely used alloyWakizashi 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