AF25323 Fuchi Kashira: Edo Ju Nara Shigenaga Saku(NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Tosogu)

Fuchi Kashira: (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Tosogu)
Inscription: Edo Ju Nara Shigenaga Saku 江戸住奈良重永作

Fuchi Length: 3.89 cm x 2.23 cm x 1.20 cm
(1.53 in x 0.87 in x 0.47 in)
Kashira Length: 3.45 cm x 1.75 cm x 0.69 cm
(1.35 in x 0.68 in x 0.27 in)
Total weight: 54grams.

Era: late Edo Period, 18-19th century

Special feature:
Shigenaga was a metalsmith active in the late Edo period.
This piece is crafted from solid gold with an ishime-textured surface, featuring a high-relief depiction of the legendary “Rashōmon” scene, in which the warrior Watanabe no Tsuna confronts a demon. The details are further enhanced with fine inlay work.

NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Certificate
AOI estimation paper
In Kiri box