A koshira-e (mounting) for a katana (long sword)


Edo period (1615-1868), early-mid 19th centuryThe saya (scabbard) of juhi mitateai black and gold lacquer, simulating tree bark, the tsuba of copper, lightly engraved with the poet Ariwara no Narihira, the reverse with an example of his work; the fuchigashira, kurikata, semegane and kojiri of copper, carved with chrysanthemums; the large menuki of shakudo and gilt-metal in the form of a tiger and leopard; plain copper kozuka; with a brocade bag. 93.8cm (33in) long. (2).