Wakizashi Tsuka - Shakudo Fuchigashira Signed "Noritoshi" - 19 cm however it was not made

however it was not made for this fuchikashira

He was an adopted son of Hayashi Masamitsu however later moved to Edo and became a student of Funada Ikkin

Tsuba is unusually heavy for its size

this technique is rarely seen on tsuba

Wakizashi Tsuka - Shakudo Fuchigashira Signed "Noritoshi" - 19 cm however it was not madeAntique wakizashi tsuka. Shakudo fuchigashira signed "Noritoshi" (H 07410. 0). Decorated with silver, gold and copper inlay. On fuchi naginata with dragon head. On kashira candle and books. High quality shakudo menuki with gilded elements. On both there are two shishi facing each other. Good quality samegawa and tsukamaki. Length: 19 cm Fuchi size: 37 mm x 22 mm Nakago hole: 27 mm x 9 mm Nakago hole depth: 15 cm From top of the fuchi to center of