Shakudo Nanako Fuchikashira Signed "Naniwa No Ju Yabu Tsuneyuki" with Tokubetsu Hozon Tosogu- Geese and Moon Iron Kyo Shoami tsuba with

Iron Kyo Shoami tsuba with NBTHK Hozon Tosogu

Tachi tsuka with dragon theme O-menuki

Saya sori: 16 mm

It is worth noting that Naniwa castle did not exist in edo period

My best guess would be shakudo with parts that lost patina long time ago

Shakudo Nanako Fuchikashira Signed "Naniwa No Ju Yabu Tsuneyuki" with Tokubetsu Hozon Tosogu- Geese and Moon Iron Kyo Shoami tsuba withFuchikashira signed "Naniwa No Ju Yabu Tsuneyuki" with Tokubetsu Hozon Tosogu. Tsuneyuki was born in 1769 and died in 1828. He was a student of Ichinomiya Nagatsune. Born in Kii province and later moved to Osaka. His son was Yabu Tsuneyo. He often signed his works with reference to Naniwa castle is Osaka. This one is signed "Resident of Naniwa", there are others signed "made at the golden castle of Naniwa" and "The waves of longevity reach the top of