The piece features masterful high-relief carving out of a polished iron ground (

The piece features masterful high-relief carving out of a polished iron ground (鉄磨地 鋤出高彫), lending incredible sculptural depth and movement to the dragon's form as it emerges from the metal. The butt-end (kojiri) bears the chiseled signature of Kazutoyo (和豊). Accompanied by official NBTHK Hozon Tosogu papers confirming its authenticity and historical significance. NBTHK Hozon Token.