Iron tsuba with snowflake and arabesque design, unsigned, Higo school, inlaid with gold and silver nunome-zogan. I believe it is an old, genuine Higo inlay. It is not flashy, but elegant and refined, and is a masterpiece that has the atmosphere of a Higo koshirae. The Higo koshirae was created by the feudal lord Hosokawa Sansai, and is characterized by its robustness and elegance as a regular sword, combining the sensibilities of the tea ceremony with the practicality of iaido. Some age-related dirt and rust can be seen, but the condition is not bad. Please check the images carefully. Due to the influence of light, the color may appear slightly different from the actual item. Also, there may be some differences depending on the browser of your computer or smartphone. Please understand. Size Fuchi / Length: approx. 3.78cm Width: approx. 2.33cm Thickness: approx. 1.38cm Kashira / Length: approx. 3.35cm Width: approx. 1.85cm Thickness: approx. 0.94cm Sword fittings Japanese sword katana short sword koshirae exterior handle Higo metalwork