Antique Bronze FUSUMA Door Handles (Set of 2), Ginkgo leaves with a circle

This item is a Japanese door handle called FUSUMA. FUSUMA is a frame made of wood or the like with paper or cloth on both sides and a handle attached to it. It is one of the fittings used to partition the Japanese-style room.

There is a word SHITURAU in Japanese language.
This meaning is a combination of the two meanings of SHI (Doing) and TURAU (matching).
In Japan, the culture of SHITURAU space has permeated people since the Heian period.
For example, the samurai attached a crest-shaped handle to his house.
Besides that, there was a culture that sometimes expressed the season, dignity, message, etc. with buildings such as FUSUMA. This item is also a product of that culture.

The design of this handle features four ginkgo leaves arranged in a cross pattern, topped with a circle. In Japan, ginkgo leaves are a popular motif for family crests (Kamon) because they symbolize longevity and resilience, as ginkgo trees can live and grow for hundreds of years. Furthermore ginkgo trees were planted near shrines and temples. This is because the trees hold a large amount of water, which helps prevent the spread of fire. Using a ginkgo motif on door hardware is not just decorative; it also serves as a talisman to protect the building from fire.

Beautifully aged. Each piece is handmade, so there are subtle differences in color and shape. There are a small nail holes for fixing. The back of the plate is partially discolored.
There are some scratches dents as shown in pictures.
We have several more of these handles in stock. If you're interested, please contact us!

□ Size:  H 3.1in × W 3.1in × D 0.4in （about H8cm×W8cm×D1cm  ）
□ Weight : 1.5oz (43g) × 2
□ Material : brass

condition...
It is in good condition, but there are scratches and dirt due to aging.