Bloomsbury Fine Art & Antiques
Portland, OR
Details
- Dimensions
- 15.25ʺW × 15.25ʺD × 15ʺH
- Styles
- Japanese
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Brass
- Lacquer
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Black
- Condition Notes
- Very good condition Very good condition less
- Description
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A fine & large antique Japanese Meji period lacquer lidded Hokai box with chased brass hardware and original ropes, circa …
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A fine & large antique Japanese Meji period lacquer lidded Hokai box with chased brass hardware and original ropes, circa 1890.
Hokai boxes were traditionally used in Japan to store & carry shells for Kai-awase game in the Edo and Meiji Period. This circular ribbed box & lid is raised on four slightly out-turned legs and decorated with elaborately engraved brass fittings, with corresponding engraved brass fittings to the lid.
Condition is very good. less
Bloomsbury Fine Art & Antiques
Portland, OR
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