{"product_id":"shakudo-fuchi-with-inlaid-dragonfly-fu-037","title":"Shakudō Fuchi with Inlaid Dragonfly - FU-037","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"252\" data-end=\"475\"\u003eType: Fuchi\u003cbr data-start=\"284\" data-end=\"287\"\u003eMaterial: Shakudō (copper–gold alloy with black patina)\u003cbr data-start=\"458\" data-end=\"461\"\u003eMass: 19.2 g\u003cbr\u003eInternal Dims (mm): 33Lx17.6Wx11.6D\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis fuchi depicts a dragonfly perched on a tree, its outstretched wings rendered in brilliant gilt relief against a deep black shakudō ground. The wings contain subtle shibuichi wire inlay as well. The tonbo was a favored motif among samurai, symbolizing courage, agility, and victory in battle; the insect was known as kachimushi (“the winning insect”) because it flies ever forward and never retreats. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe joinery of this piece is very fine and well-executed. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"252\" data-end=\"475\"\u003eOne of the wings is lifted away from the surface of the piece, but is well-preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"252\" data-end=\"475\"\u003eThis piece is unsigned. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moon Rabbit Blades and Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51385193726251,"sku":null,"price":329.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/6677\/4059\/files\/FU-037_9.jpg?v=1760409060","url":"https:\/\/www.moonrabbitblades.com\/products\/shakudo-fuchi-with-inlaid-dragonfly-fu-037","provider":"Moon Rabbit Blades and Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}