Fuchi (ornamental sword hilt fitting)

Japanese Collection

Accession Nr.: 5415
Type: weapons and armament; metalwork; martial accessory
Artist/Maker:
Date of production:
mid-18th century
Edo (Tokugawa) period
Place of production:
Signed: Tsu Jinpo (津尋甫)
Materials: gold; shakudo; silver
Techniques: chased; gilt; inlay
Dimensions: height: 3.6 cm
width: 3.1 cm
depth: 1.2 cm
Oval fuchi (ornamental sword hilt fitting) with lily motif. Corresponding kashira: HFM 5424