I have one of these; it's a bit different; the fullering is simpler than your example Werecow. My example has a very nice pillow around the base of the hilt to protect the wielder's hand, it is red, darkened with age and the surface is quite beautiful richly embroidered with flowers etc. I don't think I have any pictures in my files and I can't take any until I get a replacement camera; I dropped mine on our deck while taking pictures of the Buddha I listed in Ethnographic Miscellania.
I purchased the same camera on ebay this morning but they are scarce on the ground being more than ten years old.
If I find a picture in my files I will put it up, otherwise it will have to wait until it is replaced.
That is my tale of woe for today.
