With markings attributing it to the Tongzhou incident and a Japanese surrender tag.

Built around an imported blade, with a human head shaped pommel.

A robust and heavy example, crafted with care.

A fine and unusually large tsuba. Attributed to Hizen by the NBTHK.

Exceptionally large pierced iron guard for a Chinese yidao; "virtuous saber".

A very rare Chinese saber guard dating from the height of the Qing dynasty.