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.

Probably of Chinese origin, resembling some of the earliest Japanese swords in existence.

As worn by Southern Chinese military and militiamen.