【Important notes】 ・International buyers are responsible for any import duties, taxes, and charges not included in the item price or shipping cost. Please note that VAT paid to Catawiki is separate from and does not cover import duties or customs charges in your country. You may still be required to pay additional fees upon delivery, as determined by your local customs authorities. ・Damage and Issues: If you receive a damaged item, please contact us immediately. The damage must be reported to your local post office within 7 days of delivery, and promptly to us and Catawiki support. 【Product details】 This Edo period set comprises components of a Japanese sword mounting (koshirae), including a finely decorated scabbard, an iron openwork tsuba, a copper habaki, two brass seppa, and a handle with matching fittings. The scabbard is entirely inlaid with fine pieces of mother-of-pearl (raden), creating a lustrous surface that catches the light beautifully. There are two visible cracks, along with small chips, scuffs, and areas of dullness on the lacquer, as well as some discolouration to the copper fittings. The circular iron tsuba (sword guard), weighing 81 g, features an openwork design with sekigane copper inserts in the tang opening. Adjustment marks can be seen around the opening, along with patches of rust and green patina from age. The handle is wrapped with black cord over rayskin, which shows a split on one side. It has a pair of brass menuki in high relief, depicting the character “Kotobuki 壽” (longevity) and leaf motifs, both with aged patina. The fuchi (collar) is made of blackened copper with a finely hammered nanako ground and is detachable. This delicate technique is achieved by striking the surface with a rounded chisel to create minute granules resembling fish roe. While some artisans used tools that produced several dots at once, master craftsmen achieved the most refined results by hand, dot by dot. Such skill was highly specialised and rare even in the Edo period. The copper habaki and the two brass seppa show signs of wear and age-related discolouration. Overall, the set remains in fair to good antique condition. Please refer to the photos for details. Dimensions of Tsuba: approx. H 7 cm W 7 cm D 0.5 cm Total length of scabbard (not included Tsuka Handle): 54.8 cm ・Please make sure to review all the provided information and images before placing your bid. ・We make every effort to accurately represent the product's colors and textures in our photos. However, due to differences in monitors and device displays, as well as photographic conditions, slight color variations between the photos and the actual product may occur. We ask for your understanding in advance. Thank you for your interest, and happy bidding!