The Meaning Behind The Animals, Flowers, Symbols And Landscapes On The Fittings Of The Katana

[Bunyip]

Hello All,
I am very new in the world of katana and wanted some help understanding what the meaning behind the animals, flowers, symbols and landscapes on the tsuba and other fittings.

I would really appreciate it if someone could direct me to a place where I can get the definitions/meanings behind the animals, flowers, symbols, and landscapes found on the fittings of the katana.
Cheers
 

[Grey Doffin]

Hi Tarquin,

This book: https://www.Japanese...-by-joly-with-index/

and this one: https://www.Japanese...fittings-by-fukushi/

Grey