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Japanese Kokkai bako for samurai from the Meiji period, lacquered with brass inlay, four feet, height 44 cm and diameter 37 cm, made of wood and weighing 3.5 kg, in good used condition with minor signs of aging.

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Samurai Kokkai Bako with its original carrying cord, a Meiji-period samurai picnic box, very beautiful lacquer (shikki) adorned with finely engraved brass fittings, consisting of four feet. The Hokkai-Bako or shell box was used by the samurai to transport or store personal objects that could be carried on a shoulder pole—the traditional bar laid on the shoulder. Height 44 cm, diameter 37 cm, very good overall condition, weight 3.5 kg. Shipped with Bpost, with tracking number and insurance.

Samurai Kokkai Bako with its original carrying cord, a Meiji-period samurai picnic box, very beautiful lacquer (shikki) adorned with finely engraved brass fittings, consisting of four feet. The Hokkai-Bako or shell box was used by the samurai to transport or store personal objects that could be carried on a shoulder pole—the traditional bar laid on the shoulder. Height 44 cm, diameter 37 cm, very good overall condition, weight 3.5 kg. Shipped with Bpost, with tracking number and insurance.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Weight
3.5 kg
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
Japan
Material
Wood
Dynastic style/period
Meiji period (1868-1912)
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
44 cm
Width
37 cm
Depth
37 cm
Estimated period
1800-1850, 1850-1900
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Objects sold
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