Unsigned Shakudo Nanako Fuchi-gane with Floral Design, Edo Period Japanese Sword Fitting

Carry a piece of samurai history with this unsigned Edo period fuchigane, an authentic Japanese sword fitting now set as a pair of cufflinks. Crafted from dark shakudo alloy, it's finished with gold floral carvings set against a traditional nanako pebbled surface, so the gold plant motif offers a subtle, timeless contrast.

The piece measures 3.8 cm wide, 2.0 cm high, and 0.9 cm thick, weighing 11 grams.

Traditional Japanese sword fittings, known as tosogu, transformed functional samurai weaponry into exquisite fine art. Master craftsmen often used the nanako technique, painstakingly punching tiny, uniform dots into the metal ground to resemble fish roe, creating a textured background that made the gold decoration pop.

This historical item is pre-owned and shows its age. It's in used condition with some visible scratches and dirt, adding to its authentic vintage character.