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]

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, 2025 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]

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, 2025 by Franco D