Details
- Dimensions
- 16ʺW × 16ʺD × 18.5ʺH
- Styles
- Japanese
- Period
- Early 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Lacquer
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Black
- Condition Notes
- Good Wear consistent with age and use. Good overall condition. Expected scattered surface patina such as scratches, scrapes indentations and … moreGood Wear consistent with age and use. Good overall condition. Expected scattered surface patina such as scratches, scrapes indentations and chips, some with touchups throughout. May be hard to see due to the reflective surface. Brass with patina. Ropes are worn faded. less
- Description
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A pair of Japanese lacquered lidded Hokai boxes with chased brass hardware and original ropes. Hokai boxes are traditionally used …
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A pair of Japanese lacquered lidded Hokai boxes with chased brass hardware and original ropes. Hokai boxes are traditionally used in Japan as the containers to store and carry shells for Kai-awase game in Edo and Meiji Period. Always in pair for the nature of the game, that is to find the matching halves of the shells, these storage containers with lids are fashioned in dark brown-black lacquer, supported by four slightly out-turned legs and decorated with elaborately engraved brass fittings. This pair will add a bespoken touch to any modern interior space due to the minimal exterior surface decoration.
Well preserved from the Meiji-Taisho period circa early part of 20th century, the boxes still retain the original orange ropes and a paper sticker inside with Kanji inscription. less
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