This is an fuchi (sword collar) with a tachibana (mandarin orange) design. The tachibana, a citrus fruit native to Japan, has been revered since ancient times as an auspicious plant symbolizing longevity and prosperity. In particular, its evergreen nature signifies "eternal life," and it is known that they were planted in the front garden of the Shishinden (ceremonial hall) of the Imperial Palace, with a cherry tree on the left and a tachibana on the right. The tachibana motif in sword fittings was not merely a representation of the plant, but was favored as a design expressing the wish for the prosperity of the samurai family and the longevity of their family fortunes. During the Edo period, the tachibana motif was also one of the designs representing formality, and it was intricately carved into the iron ground by metalworkers, with its lustrous leaves and round fruits enhancing the decorative quality. This item, while showing the patina of age, firmly conveys the symbolism of the tachibana, allowing one to feel the cultural background that breathes within the sword fittings. The fuchi, a part of the sword fitting, is an important component that decorates and protects the boundary between the hilt and the blade, and its design can be said to reflect the thoughts and prayers of the owner. This piece, engraved with the tachibana, may have contained the wish of a samurai for lasting prosperity. Metal bangle with gold flower and branch decoration. - Design: Bangle with gold flower and branch decoration - Material: Metal inlay - Condition: Has a vintage feel due to aging Thank you for viewing. ▶Size There may be slight errors in the measurements of the size, please consider them as reference values. Width 3.6 x Height 2 x Thickness 0.8, 8g ▶Condition Used item Please check the images carefully and be satisfied with the item, and only purchase if you understand that it is a used item. ▶Shipping Method Sagawa Express Yu-Yu Mercari Delivery Japan Post ▶Other Notes Instant purchase OK If you have any questions, please ask in the comments before purchasing. Bulk purchase requests welcome! # and the list of items for sale is here # and the list of antique items for sale is here