{"product_id":"shakudo-fuchi-with-gilt-plum-blossoms-fu-040","title":"Shakudō Fuchi with Gilt Plum Blossoms - FU-040","description":"\u003cp\u003eType: Fuchi\u003cbr data-start=\"120\" data-end=\"123\"\u003eMaterial: Shakudō with gilt inlay\u003cbr data-start=\"190\" data-end=\"193\"\u003eMass: 16.2 g\u003cbr\u003eInternal Dims (mm): 33.8Lx16.6Wx5.2D\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis elegant fuchi features a deep black shakudō ground adorned with gilt plum blossoms (ume) in relief, each executed with crisp detail and individually placed in a continuous motif around the circumference. The ishime-ji surface has softened with age, lending a subtle contrast between the matte black ground and the remaining bright gold petals.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe plum blossom is a classical symbol of endurance and renewal, often associated with samurai ideals of perseverance through hardship. The design and craftsmanship suggest work from a mid- to late-Edo artisan, possibly in the Mito or Kaga tradition, where gold-on-shakudō floral motifs were especially favored.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis piece is unsigned.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moon Rabbit Blades and Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51385211683115,"sku":null,"price":329.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/6677\/4059\/files\/FU-040_8.jpg?v=1760410328","url":"https:\/\/www.moonrabbitblades.com\/products\/shakudo-fuchi-with-gilt-plum-blossoms-fu-040","provider":"Moon Rabbit Blades and Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}