Kiku fuchi kashira information request

[parfaitelumiere]

Hello,
I saw that set, which I really like and would like to purchase, but I wish to know more about it.
I asked additional pictures and all relied carvings seem to be zogan, as inside both parts, it's flat.
I am thinking about maybe collecting fuchi and kashira sets, as things I want to keep now are two sets of fuchi and kashira.
I was also asking myself how people used ot do the goild foil plating on such cmplex shapes, I saw the process on several fittings I own, and many gold zogan are foil on copper, I am really curious to know the process.
I watched the Ford Hallam utsushi tiger tsuba and he used gold butter, but it seems some used gold foil, so the process was probably very difficult!
I hope someone would be able to provide more informations!

 

[Franco D]

Dear Patrice, sorry, I cannot tell you which technique was used in the plating of the flowers on this f/k set. At least not without close examination to figure it out or at least venture a guess. One thing that I'm puzzled about is that these do not appear to be Botan, that is peony flowers. 

 

Ah, Kiku, yes, that's much better!

 

 

Edited February 2 by Franco D
B̶o̶t̶a̶n̶ > Kiku

[parfaitelumiere]

Yes, sorry, I used wrong name!
I was thinking "shishi-botan" was with chrysanthemus, but just to get sure, I checked, and the right name was actually kiku, so I edited the title!
Thanks for pointing the mistake!

[Franco D]

Niente. There is so much to learn and remember. 

 

In moving forward many levels of materials and workmanship will be encountered. 

It is very helpful to objectively/critically grade each piece (fittings/swords) regardless of whether you own it or not, buy it or not.

 

Edited February 2 by Franco D