Type: Fuchi Material: shakudo Mass: 14.9 g Internal Dims(mm): 34.5Lx18.7Wx11.8D
This piece is undecorated, leaving the plain shakudo surface as its primary aesthetic. No gilding, inlay, or carving is present, which places it firmly within the category of functional, martial fittings. The patina has worn smooth with age, giving it a subdued dark gray tone.
Unadorned fittings of this type were widespread during the Edo period, especially among lower-ranking samurai or townsmen who favored practicality over embellishment. Provincial schools produced many such fuchi, often in large numbers, making exact attribution difficult. They embody the martial spirit of the time by prioritizing function over display.
