| The theme of this Fuchikashira is Bamboo and Sparrows. The craftsman, Yoshihisa, is a lineage with 6 generations with the family name of Tamagawa. The 1st generation was a disciple of Yatabe Michitoshi and an official worker of the Mito Clan. He passed away in 1796. The 2nd generation was the son of the 1st generation and passed away in 1835. Considering the features of the Mei and craftsmanship, this Fuchikadhira was likely crafted by the 2nd generation. It depicts Bamboo and Sparrows by the use of gold zogan and iroe techniques on the Shakudo surface. You can see the gorgeous display of the movements of the Sparrows. It passed the Tokubetsu Hozon Tosogu in 2023. |
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