Soten Fuchi/Kashira - K016

This made in Japan Fuchi & Kashira set features a famous work of the swordsmith Soten. Soten was one of the most famous swordsmith of Omi province during the Edo period, He is known for his incredibly refined work, which can be admired with this piece that represent a woman under a pine tree. This design can also be seen as a bird flying above the sea, depending on your appreciation of the design. This double sense image is typical of Soten's work.
This model is of what is called "Jidai" style, which correspond to a flat shaped Kashira.

• Fuchi:
  - Material: Silver plated copper
  - Dimensions (length x height x width): 40.5 mm x 24 mm x 13.5 mm
  
• Kashira:
  - Material: Silver plated copper
  - Dimensions (length x height x width): 35.5 mm x 18 mm x 11 mm