Type: Fuchi Material: Shakudo with gilt highlights Mass: 15.0 g Internal Dims (mm): 33.9Lx17.6Wx6.7D
The fuchi depicts a dragon winding through storm clouds, rendered in relief with gilt accents emphasizing its scaled body. The dragon’s form is dynamic, its body twisting in flight, surrounded by stylized wisps of clouds. Dragons in Japanese sword fittings symbolize strength, protection, and the mastery of natural forces, making them a popular motif for samurai seeking both auspicious and martial imagery.
The carving is bold and striking, but the gilding is applied in a brash way, with gold spilling onto large swaths of the piece.
