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Fuchi Kashira: Mumei (unsigned) Dragonfly Design

2017/01/12

Fuchi Kashira:
Mei (signature) : Mumei (unsigned)

Fuchi Length :   3.75cm x   2.14cm x  0.91cm ( 1.48inchs x 1.47inches x 0.36inches)
Kashira Length :  3.36cm x   1.86cm x  0.83cm ( 1.32inchs x 0.73inches x 0.33inches)
Jidai(era) :Edo Period

Special feature: Shakudo plate with dragon design engraved and inlaid with gold. Dragonfly is often called Kachimushi(insect of victory) because it cannot turn back when moving.This motif was proudly used by Bushi. This dragonfly is drawn in cartoon like way. It is adorable work.

AOI estimation paper
In Kiri box.

Price : 30,000 JPY-

-Tsuba