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Fuchi Kashira Japanese SWORD handle parts
- Closed: Sun 22 Nov 2009, 8:45 pm
- Listing #: 253890357
Old GENUINE antique Samurai sword handle Fuchi & Kashira "end caps" or handle ornaments that serve the simultaneous function of securely holding the two wooden halves of the handle together and looking wonderful
These exquisite items feature a pair of Plover (birds) and some Millet heads rendered skillfully in a Shakudo ground (1 carat "black Gold") and pure Gold Uttori (overlay) you might notice a few BUGS scurrying about on the leaves also !!
The background pattern is UNIQUE in my experience. An incredibly skillfull "basket weave" design that I have never seen another example of
These are KATANA size fittings that could also suit large Wakizashi
Japanese people both male and female were forbidden to wear Jewellery during the Edo period (1603-1868)
Women would wear lacquered wooden ornaments in their hair
Men would spend heavily on highly ornamental sword "furniture" (fittings)
I have owned these for over 16 years
I need to raise a lot of money in a short amount of time
A lot of the items currently listed are out of my personal collection
NOW is a very GOOD time to BUY
These exquisite items feature a pair of Plover (birds) and some Millet heads rendered skillfully in a Shakudo ground (1 carat "black Gold") and pure Gold Uttori (overlay) you might notice a few BUGS scurrying about on the leaves also !!
The background pattern is UNIQUE in my experience. An incredibly skillfull "basket weave" design that I have never seen another example of
These are KATANA size fittings that could also suit large Wakizashi
Japanese people both male and female were forbidden to wear Jewellery during the Edo period (1603-1868)
Women would wear lacquered wooden ornaments in their hair
Men would spend heavily on highly ornamental sword "furniture" (fittings)
I have owned these for over 16 years
I need to raise a lot of money in a short amount of time
A lot of the items currently listed are out of my personal collection
NOW is a very GOOD time to BUY
Shipping details
- $5.50 Insured COURIER delivery anywhere in New Zealand
- $7.50 Insured Airmail delivery to anywhere in Australia
- Seller does not allow pick-ups
- Seller is located in North Shore, Auckland
Payment details
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- NZ bank deposit
- Cash Cheque Visa Mastercard Amex Diners Paypal only if buyer overseas
About the seller
- 99.8% positive feedback
- Member since Nov 2001
Closes: Sun 22 Nov, 8:45 pm. 2009