Fuchi Kashira: Chick with parents
Signature/mei: Takase Eizui with kaō, 高瀬栄随
Material: shakudo nanako, gold, copper
Era/jidai: late Edo
Kashira Dimension: 33.5 x 19.7 x 10.8 mm
Fuchi Dimension: 35.0 x 19.7 x 10.0 mm
Custom made box with cushion and sayagaki by Kanzan
NBTHK: Tokubetsu Hozon (2023)
Price: not available
Shakudo nanako fuchi kashira made by Takase Eizui. Eizui was the son (and pupil) of Takase Eiju, who was a disciple of a famous craftsman of the Mito Tradition, Taizan Motozane. Takase Eizui was active during the late Edo Period.
The rooster itself is a symbol of the Japanese zodiac sign and therefore a common theme on Tosogu. Since the rooster is known for defending his family and territory, the design has a deeper meaning for a samurai who chooses this motif.
As such, this fuchi kashira has just been awarded tokubetsu hozon by the NBTHK and comes with an old custom made kiri box which has a sayakagi by Kanzan. Further this fuchi kashira was published in the official NBTHK monthly magazine Token Bijutsu Nr. 594.
Please also note this fuchi kashira by Takase Eizui.
