The Carlo Monzino Collection of Japanese Sword Fittings and Swords is a landmark auction catalog published by Sotheby’s in 1996 documenting one of the most important private collections of Japanese arms and fittings assembled in the twentieth century. The volume presents an exceptional range of masterworks, including fine tsuba, kodōgu, and swords, many created by renowned schools and artists of the Edo period and earlier. Illustrated with high-quality photography and detailed catalog descriptions, the book provides valuable information on craftsmanship, materials, artistic themes, and historical context. As a record of a distinguished European collection, it remains an important reference for collectors and scholars interested in the finest examples of Japanese sword fittings and the traditions of metalwork associated with the samurai sword.