DescriptionEdo Period, 18th/ early 19th century, Japanese Tsuka with purple binding and copper fuchi kashira emulating in a kabuto helmet of elaborate design; the menuki of roof tile design with bats, flowers and a floral mon; the tsuka-ito would be highly suitable for a tanto or collectable in it's own right for the fuchi kashira and menuki; L 5" (Approx.)