Fuchi Identification Help.

[Barrie B]

Hi all,

 

I have this Fuchi lying around (we all have them!) and I was wondering what style this would be called and when did it become popular? The Fuchi is 40mm, so on the large side compared to most F/K I own. I have seen a few koshirae with these fittings (over the years) and I must admit, they do not appeal to me, at all.. The fitting has a Higo shape, but looks crude or rustic.. I am sure it was not easy to make, but it is definitely not the refined elegance we are used to seeing of koshirae fittings. Any idea when they were first made, or by which group? And what is their appeal? Were they tourist pieces or was this style actually fashionable at one stage in the late Edo period? Anyone know?

 

Thanks.

 

Barrie.

 

[Kurikata]

End of 19th century. this type of kodogu is find on shinshinto mumei tantô low cost blades.

[Barrie B]

Thanks for the reply, Bruno. Any idea what this 'style' is called?

 

Barrie.

[Geraint]

Hi Barrie,

 

For detailed information have a look at this thread, http://www.militaria.co.za/nmb/topic/11672-inherited-this-tantois-it-real/?hl=%2Bsendai+%2Bkoshirae&do=findComment&comment=120752

 

About tenth post down Rich S provides a lot of detail.

 

All the best.

[Barrie B]

Hi Geraint,

 

Thanks; that is exactly what I was after.

 

Barrie.