Japanese Three Signed Copper Fuchi. Mid 1700's

Japanese Three Signed Copper Fuchi Mid 1700's

Three signed Fuchi in excellent condition dating to mid 1700's.

Fuchi are placed on the front of the tsuka (handle), like many of the accoutrements of the samurai, they are intricate miniature prized artworks.


Fuchi – Copper - Plum Blossoms
Shakudo
Signed : Goshuzu Yasumasa (Kakihan)
Dimensions: 37 mm x 21 mm x 9 mm 15 grams

Fuchi – Copper - Lobster
Shakudo
Signed : Goshu Mitsuasa (Kao)
Dimensions: 37 mm x 21 mm x 8 mm 15 grams

Fuchi – Copper - Pine Maple Bamboo Moon
Shakudo
Signed : Minamoto Nagatsune (Kakihan)
Dimensions: 37 mm x 20 mm x 7 mm 14 grams

A$475