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Fuchi and Kashira

ca. 1700-1850 (made)
Place of origin

This pommel, known as a kashira, and collar, known as a fuchi, for a sword-hilt are both made of iron and contain strong modelling. Each has been covered with gold, silver and copper incrustation depicting two lions and bamboo. In Japan decoration such as this is called iroe, which translates as 'coloured picture', referring to designs in various coloured metals.


Object details

Category
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Fuchi
  • Kashira
Materials and techniques
iron with gold, silver and copper
Brief description
Pommel (kashira) and collar (fuchi) for a sword-hilt, iron with gold, silver and copper depicting two lions and bamboo, Japan, ca.1700-1850
Physical description
Pommel (kashira) and collar (fuchi) for a sword-hilt, iron with gold, silver and copper depicting two lions and bamboo
Subjects depicted
Summary
This pommel, known as a kashira, and collar, known as a fuchi, for a sword-hilt are both made of iron and contain strong modelling. Each has been covered with gold, silver and copper incrustation depicting two lions and bamboo. In Japan decoration such as this is called iroe, which translates as 'coloured picture', referring to designs in various coloured metals.
Collection
Accession number
M.155:1-1924

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Record createdMarch 2, 2009
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