No. 102482787

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Weights  (6)  - Japan - 1950-1960
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Weights (6) - Japan - 1950-1960

This is a comprehensive deluxe collection of 6 pairs (12 pieces total) of "Fuchin," traditional Japanese hanging scroll weights. These weights are designed to keep the hanging scroll stable and straight while adding elegant decoration to the display. This set offers a rare opportunity to acquire Fuchin in a wide variety of materials and designs, including porcelain, quartz, agate, and other assorted natural stones. Set Contents (from left to right): In Wooden Box: Porcelain bodies. Features traditional red and gold paintings of phoenixes (or cranes). Marked on the bottom. Gold tassels. In Paper Box: Stone bodies. Smooth, columnar milky white stone (possibly marble or stone). Deep purple tassels. Porcelain: Red background with lavish gold paintings of chrysanthemums and arabesque patterns. Marked "Kutani" (九谷) on the bottom. Gold tassels. Natural Stone: Stone spheres with marbled reddish-brown patterns. Pinkish-brown tassels. Natural Stone: Grey stone spheres (possibly quartz or ash stone). Deep indigo-purple tassels. Natural Stone: Stone spheres with beautiful banding (Banded Agate). Deep brown tassels. Condition: The set is in generally good vintage condition. There are no major visible cracks or chips on the porcelain or stone bodies. The silk tassels may show some signs of age, minor fading, or wear, but they are still functional and presentable. The wooden and paper boxes show age-related wear and marks.

No. 102482787

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Weights  (6)  - Japan - 1950-1960

Weights (6) - Japan - 1950-1960

This is a comprehensive deluxe collection of 6 pairs (12 pieces total) of "Fuchin," traditional Japanese hanging scroll weights. These weights are designed to keep the hanging scroll stable and straight while adding elegant decoration to the display.
This set offers a rare opportunity to acquire Fuchin in a wide variety of materials and designs, including porcelain, quartz, agate, and other assorted natural stones.

Set Contents (from left to right):

In Wooden Box: Porcelain bodies. Features traditional red and gold paintings of phoenixes (or cranes). Marked on the bottom. Gold tassels.

In Paper Box: Stone bodies. Smooth, columnar milky white stone (possibly marble or stone). Deep purple tassels.

Porcelain: Red background with lavish gold paintings of chrysanthemums and arabesque patterns. Marked "Kutani" (九谷) on the bottom. Gold tassels.

Natural Stone: Stone spheres with marbled reddish-brown patterns. Pinkish-brown tassels.

Natural Stone: Grey stone spheres (possibly quartz or ash stone). Deep indigo-purple tassels.

Natural Stone: Stone spheres with beautiful banding (Banded Agate). Deep brown tassels.

Condition:
The set is in generally good vintage condition. There are no major visible cracks or chips on the porcelain or stone bodies. The silk tassels may show some signs of age, minor fading, or wear, but they are still functional and presentable. The wooden and paper boxes show age-related wear and marks.

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