Fuchi

Description

Fuchi (sword ring) and kashira (pommel cap), both of copper, fuchi with a mouse and a fan, kashira with a hanging scroll and a mouse, both in shibuichi and gold: Japan, Nara School, probably made by Yasuchika

Museum reference

A.1896.247

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Fuchi, Sword ring, Kashira, Pommel cap

Production information

Yasuchika
Nara-shi, Nara-ken, Japan, East Asia

Materials

Copper, Shibuichi, Gold

Physical description

Copper, shakudo and gold

Exhibitions

• Exploring East Asia (08 Feb 2019)
  National Museum of Scotland

• Looking East: The Lady Ivy Wu Gallery (29 Jul 2011 - 08 Jun 2014)
  National Museum of Scotland

On display

national museum of scotland »
level 5 »
world cultures, exploring east asia