Studies in Kyo Goto by Kasahara Koju and Akimoto Shigeo by Fukushi Shigeo

by Fukushi Shigeo

First one seems to be "天" (Heaven) and second one "王" (king)

Based on the  examination of this piece I would say It was made by one of the last generations

Fuchikashira is made of iron and decorated with solid gold inlay

Studies in Kyo Goto by Kasahara Koju and Akimoto Shigeo by Fukushi Shigeo"Studies in Kyo Goto" by Kasahara Koju and Akimoto Shigeo. This book is dedicated to side branches of famous Goto family. Inside we will find everything we might look for in a book like that. There are good quality photos with close ups, English description of every item, 19 pages of history of the families and one chapter with comparison of real and fake signatures. Condition: very good