The fuchi is decorated with a large chrysanthemum bloom flanked by stylized wave-like curves. The chrysanthemum, a symbol of longevity, imperial authority, and autumn, was a revered motif in samurai fittings. Its pairing with flowing water imagery creates a balance of strength and transience, evoking both the endurance of the warrior class and the inevitability of nature’s cycles.
This piece is worked in base copper yamagane, foiled with a shakudo foil in the traditional fashion. The foil shows wear and tear from centuries of age, and there is some distortion to the fuchi sides as well.
