Higo-san Posted June 17 Report Share Posted June 17 Dear all I have always found that fuchi are a nice option for those who want to own a better quality piece of Tosogu at a relatively reasonable price. Now I would like to part with part of my fuchi collection. A tsuba by one of these artists is likely out of (financial) reach for most collectors but I hope that some will enjoy the opportunity to buy a fuchi which has been crafted with the same dedication like a tsuba. And yes: my IPhone camera does only give a mere feeling of the quality of the pieces - but does not do them justice! Number 1): Umebachi Mon in gold on a fine shakudo nanako ground Mei: Shonai Ju Kumagai Yoshinobu Saku (庄内住熊谷義信作) Tenpō Kū Nariharu (天保九成春) - Begin of spring in 1838 A piece which has been created for a daimyo! Wonderful workmanship which equals even the greatest machibori masters. Kumagai Yoshinobu was a famous craftsmen who lived from 1790 until 1867. He was the adopted father of Funada Ikkin and probably one of first teachers before he was accepted as apprentice of Gotō Ichijo and became one of his famous pupils. The piece comes with NTHK Hozon papers in a custom-fitted box. Asking price: EUR 420.00 plus shipping costs Number 2): On a fine nanako ground, a fisherman and three karako musicians can be seen Mei: Yamazaki Ichiga (山崎一賀) Hakogaki by Torigoye Kazutaro: Outer lid: 山崎一賀 - Yamazaki Ichiga 縁頭 - Fuchi Kashira Inner lid: 徭 刃宗 壹寸貳分[?] 昭和四十二年七月吉日 - Showa 42 7th month lucky day (July 1967) 右正作也 - Migi shosaku 在耶 Saro [Kao] = used by Torigoye in the 1960s and while traveling Yamazaki Ichiga studied under the sideline Gotō master Jujō and was famous for carving faces and small figures. Asking price: EUR 350.00 plus shipping costs Number 3) My personal highlight at the end: on a fine shakudo nanako ground three crabs come into life. The kani have been so well carved that they almost seem to be real. The whole fuchi is made from shakudo which is quite rare and further attests to the quality of the piece. Mei: Gotō Mitsumori (後藤光守) Asking price: EUR 500.00 plus shipping costs I have not provided measurements as these should not be used for mounting. But I am happy to provide additional information. Shipping costs are: Germany EUR 6.99 EU EUR 16.99 UK EUR 26.99 Worldwide EUR 46.99 Kind regards Chris 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higo-san Posted June 17 Author Report Share Posted June 17 More pictures 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higo-san Posted June 17 Author Report Share Posted June 17 An even more pictures 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis B Posted June 17 Report Share Posted June 17 You might want to doublecheck your FX rate and pricing. eg 420 Euro is around $450. Or perhaps you meant $420 (395 Euro) and then it makes sense. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higo-san Posted June 18 Author Report Share Posted June 18 6 hours ago, Lewis B said: You might want to doublecheck your FX rate and pricing. eg 420 Euro is around $450. Or perhaps you meant $420 (395 Euro) and then it makes sense. You are right - I have corrected the FX rate. Best Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higo-san Posted July 27 Author Report Share Posted July 27 Still available! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higo-san Posted August 6 Author Report Share Posted August 6 Maybe my pictures are just too bad… however one last update and the one and only price drop: No 1) SOLD (outside the NMB) No 2) 300 Euro (remember: good artist, signed PLUS Torigoye hakogaki!) No 4) 400 Euro (for an outstanding quality all shakudo and signed Goto item!) All prices plus shipping costs. Best Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higo-san Posted September 11 Author Report Share Posted September 11 Last remaining Fuchi at auction: https://www.catawiki.com/en/l/87734687 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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