Set of Sword Fittings (Mitokoromono) 19th century

This 19th-century set of sword fittings (mitokoromono) was created by the renowned Japanese metalworker Ginshōtei Tōmei (1817-1870). The set includes a sword guard (tsuba), cord knob (kurigata), socket brace for knife (uragawara), pommel cap (kashira), and hilt collar (fuchi), all intricately decorated with a design of stylized plants in gold on a dark iron ground. This set showcases the meticulous craftsmanship and aesthetic sensibility of Japanese sword fittings, highlighting their decorative and symbolic significance within samurai culture.