Japanese Hanging Scroll Weights Fuchin w/ Box
This is a pair of Japanese hanging scroll (kakejiku) weights, or fuchin. Fuchin is a decoration that hangs on both ends of the bottom of a hanging scroll. It's a decoration as well as weighs the scroll down to keep it straight.
This item features porcelain "stones" in a rounded square shape that features a sometsuke (indigo blue and white) design of the lucky hammer often associate with Daikokuten, one of the Seven Lucky Gods. It has brown tassels with a gold accent underlayer at the head. It comes with a box, however it is not the original.
- Blue, white, brown, gold
- Porcelain, ceramic, silk
- Kanji on box: Fuchin, high quality stone material
- C1930
- Item Weight: 167 grams
- Packed Weight: 400 grams
- Approx. [Full Length] 27 cm long, [Stone] 3.5 cm long x 2 cm wide x 3.5 cm tall, [Tassel] 12.5 cm long
- Good condition considering age. Tassel loop is worn and fraying. Wear and tear due to age. Please view the photos carefully.
- We got this item at an antique auction in Tajimi in Gifu, Japan
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About Us: We are Dan and Maiko. Since moving to Japan in 2001, we have gained a vast knowledge of Japanese antiques and vintage items and we are happy to bring you many beautiful items from Japan. If you have any questions don't hesitate to get in touch with us.
