{"id":22913,"date":"2021-12-16T13:00:26","date_gmt":"2021-12-16T04:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.samuraimuseum.jp\/shop\/?post_type=product&p=22913"},"modified":"2023-10-13T13:27:17","modified_gmt":"2023-10-13T04:27:17","slug":"antique-fuchi-kashira-for-samurai-sword-with-nbthk-hozon-certificate-f-24","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.samuraimuseum.jp\/shop\/product\/antique-fuchi-kashira-for-samurai-sword-with-nbthk-hozon-certificate-f-24\/","title":{"rendered":"Antique Fuchi Kashira for Samurai Sword with NBTHK Hozon<\/span><\/strong> Certificate (F-24)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Title: Botan Shishi Zu<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Description<\/strong><\/span>
\n\u00a0This Fuchi Kashira is made from the Shakudou (\u8d64\u9285). It has often been used for sword mountings due to its material properties. And it gives an elegant black color for the works as you see in this Fuchi Kashira. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0The theme of this Fuchi Kashira is the combination of the Botan (\u7261\u4e39, peony) flowers and the Kara-Jishi (\u5510\u7345\u5b50). Golden paint is effectively applied to each motif and remains in good condition. Thanks to its coloring, this work has a gorgeous and elegant appearance. It is a classical subject and has been designed for various items since long ago. According to a theory, the peony represents happiness, wealth, nobleness, and gorgeousness. This flower pattern has been treated as a kind of good-omen motif; people regarded it as a rich harvest sign. As mentioned above, peony is called the Botan in Japanese. When we write this flower’s name in Japanese, its second letter means mountain hermit medicine to give us eternal youth. Based on the meaning of this letter, an idea says that the peony pattern symbolizes eternal youth and longevity.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0The Shishi (\u7345\u5b50) means a lion in Japanese, and the Kara-Jishi is a lion brought from the Continent to Japan in the Toh period (\u5510, Tang dynasty, 618-907). The Kara-Jishi typically has curly hair for its head, neck, body, and tail. You can see it in this work too. In Buddhism, the Kara-Jishi is regarded as a symbol of wisdom, and the Monju Bosatu (\u6587\u6b8a\u83e9\u85a9, Manjushri Bodhisattva) rides lions. According to a theory, the Kara-Jishi originates from the Komainu (\u72db\u72ac, stone guardian dogs that exorcize evil spirits).<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0There is a Houwa (\u6cd5\u8a71, Buddhist monks tell the story of Buddhism in an easy-to-understand manner) that treats this flower and the Kara-Jishi. The lion is called the king of the beasts. However, even this invincible animal has only one fear; a bug in the lion’s body. This pest grows in the lion’s hair and eventually breaks the skin and bites the flesh. Nevertheless, it dies if it is exposed to be the night dew of peony. Therefore, the lion rests under peony flowers at night, looking for a haven. We guess this story might have inspired this Fuchi Kashira’s design. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0This Fuchi Kashira is recognized by The Society for the Preservation of Japanese Art Swords, which is known as NBTHK.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0*As this item is an antique, please check each photo and ensure its condition.<\/span><\/p>\n

What is Fuchi Kashira?<\/strong><\/span>
\n\u00a0Fuchi Kashira is a kind of metal fitting of the Japanese sword, which improves the handle’s strength. Fuchi Kashira is a combination of two parts; Fuchi and Kashira. Fuchi was put next to Tsuba (hand-guard), and Kashira was put on the grip bottle. Fuchi Kashira had developed not only its practicality but also beauty for the decoration of the Japanese sword.<\/span><\/p>\n

Why is it that the sword mounting was important for Samurai?<\/strong><\/span>
\n\u00a0The sword mountings of the Japanese sword have many kinds of decorations such as handguards (Tsuba), sword hilt (Menuki), pommel (Fuchi Kashira). The Japanese sword worked as a weapon and as an object to show who he was. For example, it shows their personalities and beliefs. You could say that it is like decorations for smartphones today. We recommend you zoom in on the pictures of the sword fittings. When you do so, you can see the skill of Japanese metal engraving techniques. They are mainly made of iron and copper with inlays of gold, silver, and bronze. When it comes to handguard (Tsuba), each one has a different outline and weight. These sword fittings that have lived with Japanese swords of the same age might be worth as much as the Japanese swords. They are inconspicuous parts of the Japanese sword. Nevertheless, if you are knowledgeable or particular about it, you will become a connoisseur of the Samurai.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Authentication Paper<\/strong><\/span>\uff1aNBTHK Hozon Certificate<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0NBTHK, also known as Nihon Bijutsu Touken Hozon Kyokai (the Society for the Preservation of the Japan Art Sword), is one of the oldest Japanese sword appraising organizations in modern-day Japan. They authenticated the Fuchi Kashira on Jun 19th in the second year of Reiwa (2020). They appraised it as Hozon Tousougu, the Fuchi Kashira worth preserving for Japanese society. The purchaser will receive this original certificate as well. We can also translate what is written into English and make a PDF file for your record if you request.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u3010About us\u3011<\/span><\/strong>
\n\u00a0Samurai Museum is located in Tokyo, Japan, exhibiting antique artifacts related to the Samurai history. Samurai Museum Shop is the place for those who are interested in Japanese culture and craftsmanship. We deal with antique Samurai swords\/armor, traditional crafts made in Japan and so on. <\/span><\/p>\n

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\u3010Payment method\u3011<\/strong><\/span>
\n\u00a0We accept payment through Stripe<\/strong> (Credit card), PayPal<\/strong>, Apple Pay or ChromePay, all of which are secure payment methods. Also, you don\u2019t need to make an account on Stripe for the checkout. If you prefer other payment method, please contact us. You may either pay in JPY<\/strong>, USD<\/strong>, AUD<\/strong>, CAD<\/strong>, EUR<\/strong> or GBP<\/strong>. The price is set in Japanese Yen. Prices in other currencies are automatically calculated based on the latest exchange rate.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u3010Shipping duration\u3011<\/strong><\/span>
\n\u00a0We normally ship via EMS (Express Mail Service) provided by Japan Post. It usually takes at least 5-14 days to deliver the package after you place an order.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0We offer Free International Shipping<\/strong><\/span> as long as we can ship your order by EMS. If you prefer other shipping carriers, please contact us. \u00a0<\/span>
\n\u00a0We will inform you of the order\u2019s tracking number via email. Please make sure you fill out your valid email address correctly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

*Please keep in mind that due to the spread of COVID-19, there might be possible delays in delivery. If you like to make sure if EMS shipping is available to your country, please contact us.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u3010How to make sure the condition\u3011<\/strong><\/span>
\n\u00a0Please keep in mind that what you are going to purchase is an antique item. We uploaded high resolution photos for you to check its condition thoroughly. If you like to see more photos with different angles, please feel free to contact us. We will be happy to send them to you so that you can make informed decision.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0It is essential for us to know that you are happy with your choice of Fuchi Kashira and we are prepared to use the best of our ability to serve you.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00a0Would you like see some more Fuchi Kashira for sale? Please check the link below. We hope you can find your favorite Fuchi Kashira.<\/span>
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Delivery Time<\/strong><\/span>: 5 – 14 DAYS<\/span>
\n*Delivery may take longer, depending on countries or holiday seasons.<\/span><\/p>\n

INCLUDED<\/strong>: Wooden box, NBTHK Hozon Certificate<\/span><\/p>\n

Title: Botan Shishi Zu<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Signature: \u76f4\u5b9a (\u82b1\u62bc) (Naosada, his stylized signature)<\/span>
\nAge: Edo period<\/span>
\nMaterial: Shakudou (\u8d64\u9285, mixture of copper and gold)<\/span><\/p>\n

(Fuchi)<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
Size<\/span><\/td>\nThickness<\/span><\/td>\nWeight<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3.7cm\u00d71.9cm<\/td>\n0.1cm<\/td>\n26.0g<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

(Kashira)<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
Size<\/span><\/td>\nThickness<\/span><\/td>\nWeight<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3.5cm\u00d71.9cm<\/td>\n0.2cm<\/td>\n16.0g<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

You can enlarge all the photos to see the detail of the item.<\/span><\/p>\n

Thank you for visiting our website. This Fuchi Kashira was sold as each antique Japanese Fuchi Kashira is one of a kind. However, we have various kinds of antique Japanese Fuchi Kashiras available. Our customer service will help you find your ideal Fuchi Kashira you will cherish for generations. Please feel free to contact us<\/span><\/a> or check the list of Fuchi Kashiras<\/span><\/a>. We will be more than happy to help you.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":22906,"template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[16,25],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-22913","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-fuchigashira","7":"product_cat-decorations","9":"first","10":"outofstock","11":"shipping-taxable","12":"purchasable","13":"product-type-simple","14":"add-to-wishlist-after_add_to_cart","15":"customify-col","16":"product-has-gallery"},"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.samuraimuseum.jp\/shop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/22913","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.samuraimuseum.jp\/shop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.samuraimuseum.jp\/shop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.samuraimuseum.jp\/shop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/22906"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.samuraimuseum.jp\/shop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=22913"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.samuraimuseum.jp\/shop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=22913"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.samuraimuseum.jp\/shop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=22913"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.samuraimuseum.jp\/shop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=22913"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}