LS#110 FUCHI/KASHIRA 18-19th C Japanese Edo Antique Koshirae Sword Fitting “Insects“ Woodblock The monumental bridge supports in

The monumental bridge supports in the foreground frame a tranquil riverscape where ferryboats and houseboats glide beneath the rising moon

Its unadorned surface invites the viewer to notice subtleties of grain and color variation

Weight = 5lbs 14oz

the interior is a highly reflective green glaze that looks like a still pond

painterly wash technique

LS#110 FUCHI/KASHIRA 18-19th C Japanese Edo Antique Koshirae Sword Fitting “Insects“ Woodblock The monumental bridge supports inAntique Japanese Sword Fuchi Kashira Set Cicada and Broom Motif Edo Period DescriptionAntique Japanese sword fuchi kashira set from the Edo period, decorated with a finely modeled cicada perched above a broom. The fittings are executed in mixed metals with subtle gilt highlights and darkened ground, showing careful hand work and natural surface wear consistent with age. The cicada motif appears in Japanese sword fittings as a symbol of renewal,