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 marbled agate stone spheres with a combination of white, light brown, and dark brown color in the grain. The holes on either end of the stones are capped with metal. It has green tassels with a gold accent under layer. The original box is included.

• White, brown, green, gold
• Agate stone, silk
• Kanji on box: scroll weight, luxury beautiful stone
• C1970
• Item Weight: 268 grams
• Packed Weight: 568 grams
• Approx. [Full Length] 28 cm long, [Stone] 4 cm wide x 4 cm tall, [Tassel] 14 cm long
• Good condition considering age. Some rusting on metal caps. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos carefully and bid with confidence.
• We got this item at an antique auction in Tajimi in Gifu, Japan

Shipping: Items will be shipped out via Japan Post Airmail airmail with tracking. EMS is also available. You can select the shipping method at checkout.  Please inquire about combined shipping. 

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 please contact us.