Shakudo Nanako Kyo-Kinko Fuchikashira with NBTHK Hozon Tosogu - Festival Theme Wild geese among waves sukashi

Wild geese among waves sukashi tsuba by Akasaka School

According to one interpretation this hungry wolf is searching for food when suddenly moon appears from behind the clouds and he instinctively wants to bite it

Movie on DVD is in Japanese

Here is an example of iron tsuba with braided brass and copper wire

Kozuka is made of shibuichi

Shakudo Nanako Kyo-Kinko Fuchikashira with NBTHK Hozon Tosogu - Festival Theme Wild geese among waves sukashiKyo Kinko fuchikashira with NBTHK Hozon Tosogu. Decorated with a Japanese festival theme. There are multiple people with swords, fans and musical instruments. All appear to be dancing. Made of shakudo with nanako ground. With multiple inlaid metals. When looking at it in person those small characters make an amazing impression. However with zoom and close ups most of the magic disappears. So it is best to try to look at this set in its original size.