Antique Japanese Sword Mountings, Fuchigashira: (1) A Koshira or sword pommel, with a relief depiction of a raven standing on a lichen covered rock, its eye, beak and claw in gold with gold accents on the rocks, the relief decoration extends to one side, an ovoid form approx. 1.5/8"l x .75"w x .5/8"d, 19.7 grams; (1) A Fuchi collar, having two signatures, one side reading "this carved by Ishiguro Masayoshi" (1772-c. 1851), the opposite side reads "Higashi Jugakusai (c.1820-1870), overall with substantial relief depicting gold accented animated monkeys, mother and child and florals, the fuchi approx. 1.75"l, 1"w, .5/8"d, 34.8 grams; all items are housed in a wood box approx. 1.75"h, 5.75"w, 3.5"d, .38lbs **Provenance: Retained by inheritance from the sale of an antique Japanese Armor collection sold by Sotheby's, London. Detailed condition reports are not included in this catalog. For additional information, including condition reports, please utilize the ASK A QUESTION tab found in each lot. All lots are sold as-is and where is. No statement regarding age, condition, kind, value, or quality of a lot, whether made orally at the auction or at any other time, or in writing in this catalog or elsewhere, shall be construed to be an express or implied warranty, representation, or assumption of liability. All sales are final, and Austin Auction Gallery does not give refunds based on condition. Austin Auction Gallery does not perform any shipping or packing services. We do have a list of suggested shippers who gladly provide quotes prior to your bidding. Please visit our webpage for a list of recommended shippers. **NOTE: ALL JEWELRY & COIN LOTS REALIZING OVER $1,000 MUST BE PAID BY BANK WIRE**