Antique Japanese Edo-Period Sword Katana Fuchi Kashira Samurai Warrior in Gold on Shakudō Saw A finely crafted Japanese ebony

A finely crafted Japanese ebony display stand designed for elevating and presenting ikebana vessels

Height = 23"

Vintage Japanese Kimekomi Ningyo Doll Samurai Daimyo 10"

Having been well loved for nearly a century and a half

also known as Shouxing

Antique Japanese Edo-Period Sword Katana Fuchi Kashira Samurai Warrior in Gold on Shakudō Saw A finely crafted Japanese ebonyThis striking matched pair of fuchi and kashira from a Japanese katana or wakizashi mount (koshirae) depicts a dynamic figure of a fully armored samurai in rich gold and copper inlay over a finely textured nanako ji ground. The warriors expressive poseone hand grasping his weapon, the other in motioncaptures the vigor and narrative flair prized in late Edo metalwork. Crafted from shakud (an alloy of copper and gold) with gilded and copper details,