Fuchi with Chickens and Autumn Flowers
Takahashi Kiyotsugu (Japanese, died 1894)
Tokyo, 19th century (late Edo-Meiji)
gold, copper alloy or sentoku, shakudo, silver
Tag: Shakudo

Kashira with Dancing Figures
Japanese, n.d.
shakudo, copper, gold
the Walters Art Museum

Art of the Day: Fuchi with Cherry Blossoms and Petals
The black fuchi is decorated with falling cherry blossoms and petals, along with sprinkled gold “maki-e.” Cherry blossoms are the most celebrated flower of spring. This is part of a mounted set. Learn more about this object in our art site: http://bit.ly/2ru2BnB


