A Set of Kyo-Kanagushi Fuchi-Kashira and a Set of Fuchi-Kashira
A Set of Kyo-Kanagushi Fuchi-Kashira and a Set of Fuchi-Kashira

EDO PERIOD (18TH-19TH CENTURY), THE SECOND INSCRIBED OMORI EISHU AND WITH KAO

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A Set of Kyo-Kanagushi Fuchi-Kashira and a Set of Fuchi-Kashira
Edo period (18th-19th century), the second inscribed Omori Eishu and with kao
The first decorated with dragons on Buddhist swords in gold takazogan against a shakudo nanako ground; the second designed in gold, silver and shakudo takazogan with Chinese lions and peonies on a shibuichi ground
1½in. (3.8cm.), 1 5/8in. (4.1cm.); 1 3/8in. (3.5cm.), 1 5/8in. (3.8cm.) long
The first set with a Hozon tosogu (Sword Fitting Worthy of Preserving) certificate no. 450079 issued by the Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai (Society for the Preservation of the Japanese Art Sword), dated 2006.4.21. (4)