Fuchi with pine trees and torii gate

A Japanese fuchi. The shakudō body has a polished blue-black surface and is carved in relief with gnarled pine trunks, textured bark and needle clusters, beside a torii shrine gate whose beams are inlaid in gold. A pine branch continues the scene on the other side. The copper end plate is intact and the tang opening is open. Unsigned. 23g. Condition: normal wear consistent with age and use. Patina untouched. The matching kashira is not included.

Estimate:£125.63

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