{"product_id":"kujaku-myoo-aikuchi-koshirae-reconstruction","title":"Kujaku Myōō Aikuchi Koshirae Reconstruction","description":"\u003cp\u003eLate Edo Period Historical Reconstruction Project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspired by an exceptional late Edo-period aikuchi koshirae attributed to the Ishiguro School, this reconstruction combines historical research, digital reconstruction and traditional Japanese metalworking to preserve one of the finest expressions of nineteenth-century sword furniture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"\"\u003eProject Overview\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspired by an exceptional late Edo-period aikuchi koshirae attributed to the renowned \u003cstrong\u003eIshiguro School\u003c\/strong\u003e, this project celebrates one of the highest achievements of nineteenth-century Japanese decorative metalwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original work is distinguished by magnificent solid silver fittings, refined mixed-metal ornamentation and an extraordinary gold lacquer saya decorated with vibrant peacock feather motifs. Elegant three-dimensional peacock sculptures flow naturally across the mounting, creating a harmonious composition that reflects the remarkable artistic vision of late Edo craftsmen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than mechanically copying an antique object, this project represents an independent historical reconstruction created through careful research, digital reconstruction and traditional handcrafted techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the late Edo period, Japanese sword mountings evolved far beyond functional military equipment and became highly sophisticated works of decorative art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong the most influential schools of this period was the \u003cstrong\u003eIshiguro School (石黒派)\u003c\/strong\u003e, founded by \u003cstrong\u003eIshiguro Masatsune I (1760–1828)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Having studied under the Yokoya tradition, Masatsune established a distinctive artistic style characterised by expressive high-relief carving, elegant natural subjects, refined mixed-metal decoration and exceptional surface finishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe historical mounting that inspired this reconstruction is attributed to the Ishiguro School and is believed to have been created around \u003cstrong\u003e1840–1850\u003c\/strong\u003e, representing the mature artistic achievements of late Edo-period Japanese metalwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eArtistic Features\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe central artistic theme of this koshirae is \u003cstrong\u003eKujaku Myōō (孔雀明王)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Japanese Buddhist tradition, Kujaku Myōō—known in Sanskrit as \u003cstrong\u003eMahāmāyūrī\u003c\/strong\u003e—is the Peacock Wisdom King, revered as a guardian who dispels evil, prevents calamity and protects against misfortune.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than depicting peacocks merely as decorative birds, the original artist transformed them into a symbolic religious composition. Gracefully sculpted peacocks extend across the mounting, while the gold lacquer saya is richly decorated with multicoloured peacock feather motifs, creating an exceptional dialogue between lacquer craftsmanship and metal sculpture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe extensive use of solid silver together with carefully composed mixed-metal decoration reflects the extraordinary level of craftsmanship associated with the Ishiguro School.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eThe Original Historical Mounting\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe historical mounting that inspired this reconstruction was originally assembled with a signed blade by \u003cstrong\u003eFujiwara Sukesada\u003c\/strong\u003e, a swordsmith active during the Kanbun era (1661–1672).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNearly two centuries later, the blade was remounted in an elaborate late Edo-period aikuchi koshirae attributed to the Ishiguro School. The resulting combination brought together an earlier Shintō blade with an exceptionally refined nineteenth-century mounting, illustrating the long Japanese tradition of preserving treasured swords through successive generations of craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis reconstruction focuses on faithfully interpreting the artistic character of that remarkable koshirae through historical research and traditional craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eReconstruction Philosophy\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery historical reconstruction begins with research rather than reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur objective is not to create an indistinguishable copy of a historical object, but to respectfully study, interpret and reconstruct its artistic language through digital technology and traditional handcrafted techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistorical references are often incomplete, making informed interpretation an essential part of every reconstruction. Each finished work therefore represents an independent contemporary reconstruction inspired by history rather than an exact replica.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eReconstruction Process\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Research\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistorical photographs, published references and available documentation were carefully examined to understand the original composition, construction and artistic characteristics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDigital Reconstruction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach individual component was recreated through CAD modelling and digital sculpting, allowing proportions, relief depth and assembly relationships to be accurately studied before production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTraditional Metalworking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reconstructed components were produced using traditional lost-wax investment casting before being individually refined through hand chasing, engraving, carving, filing and polishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSurface Finishing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditional finishing techniques were applied to recreate the visual richness of late Edo decorative metalwork while preserving the identity of the work as a contemporary historical reconstruction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eProject Specifications\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eItem\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProject Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHistorical Reconstruction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStyle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAikuchi Koshirae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHistorical Period\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLate Edo Period\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEstimated Date of Original\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ec.1840–1850\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAttributed School\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIshiguro School (石黒派)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTheme\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKujaku Myōō (Peacock Wisdom King)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterials\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMixed Metals\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConstruction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDigital Reconstruction \u0026amp; 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