Kannon imagery on fittings?

[Kanenaga]

Here's a Kaneie style tsuba with an unusual religious theme. It appears to show a saint or bodhisattva, perhaps kannon, duking it out with a pair of oni. Is there a recognizable story here?

 

For all kannon's popularity as a religious icon, it's rare to encounter her/him on fittings. Are there other examples out there? 

 

 

[Spartancrest]

    Kannon tsuba by Kano Natsuo 

Halo figures, recent additions to older tsuba? A cross over from Kannon to the Christian Madonna - "Maria-Kannon" This syncretic icon was developed in the 17th century by the Kakure Kirishitan (Hidden Christians)

 

[Kanenaga]

Thanks, Dale.

Nice examples.