Fuchi Kashira: (NBTHK Hozon Paper)
Mei (signature) : Masanaga
Fuchi Length : 3.74cm x 2.08cm x 0.8cm ( 1.47inchs x 0.82inches x 0.31inches)
Kashira Length : 3.45cm x 1.7cm x 0.73cm ( 1.36inchs x 0.67inches x 0.29inches)
Jidai(era) :Middle Edo Period
Special feature:On Shibuichi Ishimeji plate, branch and flower design engraved and inlaid with gold. Masanaga was called Kiyoroku and has brought up many students. This piece is flawless elegant Shibuichi plate fuchigashira. It is beautiful plate. The Shitodome (small collars in the kashira) is solid gold.
NBTHK Hozon Paper
AOI estimation paper
In Kiri box.