Masamichi Fuchi-Kashira
KO 025
A shibuichi fuchi-kashira of Chinese ducks in shakudo and gold takazogan, signed Masamichi [kao]. Haynes lists two artist who signed this way H 04172.0, whose referenced example reads, Sanjin gasaku (a retired man made in jest), working around 1800; and H 04171.A, an Ishigoro artist, working around 1825-1850. This artists kakihan is very similar to this example. A possible variation? Or yet another Masamichi who is unrecorded. NTHK kanteisho that says pretty much what you see at a glance, no school, no date. I don't mean to criticize, but when the base metal is shibuichi, and the ducks are shakudo, takabori (彫) seems like an inappropriate description of workmanship. I would have favored takazogan. Nonetheless, a very nice set, in fine condition. Boxed. $450
Ishigoro Masamichi This example
