Thank you for viewing. This item came from the storage of my grandfather, who was a polisher of antique swords during his lifetime. I do not have expert knowledge of swords or sword fittings, so I do not know the detailed use or era, but it is probably a sword habaki (blade collar). How about it as an antique or a collection piece? According to chatGPT, it appears to be gold-clad, but I am an amateur and cannot guarantee this. There is a crack at the bottom. Please check the photos carefully and purchase after understanding the condition. The following is an analysis by chatGPT. I will include it for your reference. 【Details】 This is a single-layer habaki with gold applied to a copper base, known as "gold-clad." Gold-cladding was favored as a decoration to enhance formality from the Edo period onwards, and was particularly used in the sword fittings of samurai families and upper-class people. Compared to silver-cladding, it was more luxurious, and it not only enhanced the appearance of the blade but also served to indicate the owner's status and dignity. From the late Edo period to the Meiji period, the demand for it as an art sword fitting increased, and the aesthetic value of gold-clad habaki was emphasized in addition to its practicality. Today, it is also valuable as a precious craft material that conveys the techniques of the craftsmen of the time. ・Single-layer habaki with a high-grade specification of gold applied to a copper base ・Design that follows the sword fitting style of the Edo to Meiji periods ・It has an aged taste and is a perfect item for collections and research materials I also have various other miscellaneous goods for sale, so please take a look ♪ ＊Tase's list of items for sale here → #Tasezon ♡Bundle discounts and follow discounts available♡ ¥100 off for 2 items bundled ¥200 off for 3 items bundled If you follow and comment, you will receive ¥50 off for items under ¥999 ¥100 off for items ¥1000 or more＊