Setsubun Mamemaki Tsuba 節分豆撒き図鍔, Dragon Fuchikashira Wakizashi, Edo period mumei

Setsubun (節分) is a traditional Japanese event to pray for health and good fortune.
Mamemaki (豆まき) is a tradition where throwing beans is believed to drive away demons and evil spirits.
The Tsuba depicts a person throwing beans and a demon running away.

Signature : Mumei (Unsigned)
Nagasa : 426mm (16.77 in.) 
Sori : 12mm (0.47 in.) 
Total length : 655mm (25.79 in.) 
Motohaba : 28.2mm (1.11 in.) 
Sakihaba : 19.9mm (0.78 in.) 
Motokasane : 6.9mm (0.27 in.) 
Sakikasane : 4.7mm (0.19 in.) 
Blade Weight : 429g
Total Weight : 730g