Moley Posted January 26 Report Posted January 26 Hi, I have a fuchi kashira set on a nice koto blade. I was wondering if anyone could interpret the theme of what is going on please? 1 Quote
Jake6500 Posted January 26 Report Posted January 26 18 minutes ago, Spartancrest said: Reading a copy of the "Times"? On a serious note, probably reading the Buddhist sutra's based on the fuchi (Sanskrit?) Quote
Bugyotsuji Posted January 26 Report Posted January 26 Despite the fuzzy shots I get a strong feeling (especially from the classical Chinese clothing) of Chōhi and the oath in the peach garden. Three Kingdoms. https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/桃園の誓い 3 1 Quote
Moley Posted January 26 Author Report Posted January 26 Hi Piers, Tanks for this idea. Here's a better Photo ? Gwyn 1 1 Quote
Geraint Posted January 26 Report Posted January 26 (edited) Fukurokuju is often depicted with a scroll, and the pyramid shaped item on the fuchi is his backpack? Anyway, check him out and see what you think. All the best. Edited January 26 by Geraint 4 Quote
Jake6500 Posted January 26 Report Posted January 26 28 minutes ago, Geraint said: Fukurokuju is often depicted with a scroll, and the pyramid shaped item on the fuchi is his backpack? Anyway, check him out and see what you think. All the best. I think this might be it Geraint. Didn't realise before that the fuchi is showing a backpack rather than an open scroll. Quote
FlorianB Posted January 26 Report Posted January 26 (edited) Seems to be Benkei on the kashira reading the fake subscription list at the Ataka barrier. The hat on the fuchi could hint to Yoshitsune in disguise. The other detail seems to be a barrow used for traveling. (print copied from Fujiarts.com) Edited January 26 by FlorianB 7 1 Quote
Bugyotsuji Posted January 27 Report Posted January 27 When you say barrow, it does indeed look like a seoibitsu armo(u)r chest with shoulder straps. (Nearly bought one just last week!) 1 1 Quote
FlorianB Posted January 27 Report Posted January 27 Not to forget the stick on the Fuchi: Benkei beat his Master Yoshitsune to avert suspicion of the officials. 1 Quote
Curran Posted January 27 Report Posted January 27 19 hours ago, FlorianB said: Seems to be Benkei on the kashira reading the fake subscription list at the Ataka barrier. The hat on the fuchi could hint to Yoshitsune in disguise. The other detail seems to be a barrow used for traveling. (print copied from Fujiarts.com) Great explanation. Thank you. 1 1 Quote
FlorianB Posted January 28 Report Posted January 28 Mere a hint in which direction to research. The shifty look of the person on the kashira was crucial. 1 Quote
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