A FUCHI-KASHIRA WITH KANAWA RINGSCopper, shakudo and goldJapan, 19th centuryA sightly smaller, simpler designed piece, presenting a compact nanakoji on both parts, three rings (in the manner of the Olympics) respectively on the right side – this pattern is called kanawa, it can be only two or many rings. The embossing on the ground within the ring field is much finer. The symbolic background of the rings is harmony, perfection, integrity etc. Dimensions: SIZE 3.25 CM x 2.8 CMCondition: Good conditionProvenance: Collection of Dr. Karl Florenz (1865-1939)