By Goto Mitsumasa, signed Goto Mitsumasa and kakihanJapan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Each of nadekakugata shape bearing a masterful shakudo-nanako ground and worked in low relief with majestic gold dragons chasing after flaming tama (magical jewels), amongst billowing shakudo clouds. With a fitted wood storage box. Signed on the smaller tsuba GOTO MITSUMASA.SIZE 7.6 x 7.3 cm & 7.1 x 6.8 cmWEIGHT (total) 257.4 gCondition: Superb condition with only very little surface wear.Provenance: European private collection.The artist is listed in the Haynes Index of Japanese Sword Fittings and Associated Artists on page 1068 (H 05253.0).