Antique Japanese Edo-Period Sword Katana Fuchi Samurai in Gold on Shakudō Carving Keywords (for search visibility): kashigata

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It's all hand painted with a design that features a cobalt Koi fish with pine needles

Old world craftsmanship for the new world craftsman

This inkan has a hand carved Bull motif on top with a name carved on its flat bottom

reinforcing an early date

Antique Japanese Edo-Period Sword Katana Fuchi Samurai in Gold on Shakudō Carving Keywords (for search visibility): kashigataAntique Japanese Iron Katana Fuchi with Mixed Metal Motifs An antique Japanese katana fuchi (), crafted in iron with traditional mixed metal accents. This example shows classic Edo to Meiji period workmanship, typically featuring sculpted relief, nanako style texturing, or inlaid gold details ( kinzgan). The form, weight, and patination are consistent with hand forged sword fittings intended for practical mounting on a samurai sword hilt. The exterior