The Fuchi is made of brass

Kikyo (balloon flower)

Tsubaki is a lighter wood used for work on finesse and precision

Juroku Kiku (16-petal chrysanthemum)

Size: 2 levels only

Kiku Kamon Engraving Design:Daki Kiku Ha ni Kiku (3) The Fuchi is made ofKiku Kamon Engraving Figure Chrysanthemum in Japanese. The Kiku mon has been associated for centuries with Japans imperial lineage. In ancient times however, following a Chinese tradition, Japanese emperors used the sun as their main emblem. It is said that the chrysanthemum eventually came to replace the sun because of its design similarities: the 16 (or 32) petals of the flower representing the original rays of sunshine. Many samurai and warlords