FK16 Iron Dragons in Waves
Excellent set of iron fuchi and kashira with high relief work of bold dragons in turbulent waves. The workmanship on this set is very highly skilled and immediately impresses the viewer with a bold feeling. The condition is also excellent with a beautiful chocolaty brown patina and *no* rust. The fuchi is signed Soheishi (Mogarashi) Nyudo Soten Sei. I have not researched the mei and this set has never been submitted to shinsa, so it could be quite a sleeper. Soten items were heavily reproduced in their day, but copies are generally very poor in both quality of plate and workmanship. This set is neither, and on the contrary, shows the type of workmanship one would expect of good Soten work. Additionally, it is a large size intended for a katana. If you are looking for nice iron fittings, this is a set to own. Set includes shakudo shitodome and a box.
Fuchi measures: 38.5mm x 23mm x 12mm $650.00
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