Seven fuchi-gashira (hilt collars and pommels) Edo period (1615-1868), 18th to 19th century Three of shibuichi, two of shakudo nanako, one of iron, and one of copper, decorated in a variety of chiselling and inlay techniques, the first with dragons and clouds; the second with waves and spray, with signature Omori Teruhide and a kao; the third with carriage wheels and cherry blossom, signed Masatomo; the fourth with a daidaiko drum, nomaku (outdoor curtain), and dancer, signed Saki Yukiyoshi(?) with a kao; the fifth with a dragon and clouds, signed Josen, with a kao (see Robert E., Haynes, The Index of Japanese Sword Fittings and Associated Artists, Ellwangen, Germany, Nihon Art Publishers, 2001, no.H02195.0); the sixth with monsho (crests); the last with the bunbuku chagama ('badger teakettle') with signature Toshinaga. (14).