Fuchi Kashira - Japan, Edo Period (1603-1868)
FUCHI KASHIRA
Japan, Edo period (1603-1868)
Copper, gold and silver
H. 1.1 ; L. 3.6 ; W. 2 cm
This fuchi and kashira, two elements of the katana scabbard, are made of black lacquered copper with relief decoration enhanced by gold details.
The Kashira represents the oni Hannya - an evil spirit of Japanese folklore, a female demon, he embodies suffering, anger and hatred; his left hand rests on the shoulder of the samurai Ômori Hikoschichi, who was a busho, Japanese military commander of Seiwa-Genji, Minamoto clan.
The Fuchi represents on one side a hilly landscape with flowers enhanced with gold and silver, on the other a fan with a gold handle is placed on a naginata.
Text and photos © FCP CORIDON
Japan, Edo period (1603-1868)
Copper, gold and silver
H. 1.1 ; L. 3.6 ; W. 2 cm
This fuchi and kashira, two elements of the katana scabbard, are made of black lacquered copper with relief decoration enhanced by gold details.
The Kashira represents the oni Hannya - an evil spirit of Japanese folklore, a female demon, he embodies suffering, anger and hatred; his left hand rests on the shoulder of the samurai Ômori Hikoschichi, who was a busho, Japanese military commander of Seiwa-Genji, Minamoto clan.
The Fuchi represents on one side a hilly landscape with flowers enhanced with gold and silver, on the other a fan with a gold handle is placed on a naginata.
Text and photos © FCP CORIDON
320 €
Period: 18th century
Style: Asian art
Condition: Good condition
Length: 3,6
Height: 1,1
Depth: 2
Reference (ID): 970355
Availability: In stock
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