Fuchi with Flowing Waves - FU-009

Type: Fuchi
Material: Shakudo with fire-gilding
Period: late Edo (18th–19th century)
Mass: 14.6 g

This fuchi features a stunning ground of carved flowing white-capped waves, decorated in a beautiful coat of gold. 

The deeply carved wave ground demonstrates fine control of line and rhythm, with the undulating waves evoking movement as they crash around the fuchi. 

This piece is unsigned.