Katana - Wood - Japan
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Lot of 17 wooden storage boxes for tsuba and Japanese sword fittings, made of paulownia wood with kiri-bako and lacquered finishes, including two large velvet-lined presentation boxes (12x17 cm) and square (10x10 or 11x11 cm) and rectangular (8.5x14.5 cm) formats, in very good condition with minor signs of use, origin Japan, circa 1960–1970.
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Set of 17 storage boxes for Tsuba and Japanese sword fittings (Kiri-bako and lacquer).
Exceptional set of 17 presentation and storage boxes for tsuba, kogai, or kozuka. This lot is ideal for a collector wishing to showcase their pieces or for a dealer of Japanese antiques.
Lot details:
Kiri-bako: Paulownia wood boxes. The majority are natural wood, preferred in Japan for its humidity-regulating properties, thereby protecting the steel from corrosion.
Lacquered boxes: 3 elegant boxes with a dark lacquer finish and satin yellow/orange interior.
Variety of formats:
Standard square formats for tsuba (10x10 cm dark wood, 11x11 cm light wood).
Rectangular formats for other mounting elements 8.5x14.5 cm (fuchi-kashira or menuki).
Two large presentation boxes with red velvet interiors, 12x17 cm (one labeled "Fudoshin" - 不動心, evoking mental steadiness).
Interior finishes: Velvet in different colors (imperial purple, moss green, sky blue, scarlet red and beige), allowing varied contrasts depending on the patina of your pieces.
Condition: Very good overall. Some normal signs of use for collectible boxes. The hinges and clasps are functional. (Please refer to the photos for finish details).
The last 4 photos show minor defects: one has a split underside, another has green fabric stained with oil (likely the oldest), another has a peeling edge on the left side of the lid, and in the last one there is a small white paint splatter that should come off quite easily. In short, nothing major.
Happy bidding and thank you.
Set of 17 storage boxes for Tsuba and Japanese sword fittings (Kiri-bako and lacquer).
Exceptional set of 17 presentation and storage boxes for tsuba, kogai, or kozuka. This lot is ideal for a collector wishing to showcase their pieces or for a dealer of Japanese antiques.
Lot details:
Kiri-bako: Paulownia wood boxes. The majority are natural wood, preferred in Japan for its humidity-regulating properties, thereby protecting the steel from corrosion.
Lacquered boxes: 3 elegant boxes with a dark lacquer finish and satin yellow/orange interior.
Variety of formats:
Standard square formats for tsuba (10x10 cm dark wood, 11x11 cm light wood).
Rectangular formats for other mounting elements 8.5x14.5 cm (fuchi-kashira or menuki).
Two large presentation boxes with red velvet interiors, 12x17 cm (one labeled "Fudoshin" - 不動心, evoking mental steadiness).
Interior finishes: Velvet in different colors (imperial purple, moss green, sky blue, scarlet red and beige), allowing varied contrasts depending on the patina of your pieces.
Condition: Very good overall. Some normal signs of use for collectible boxes. The hinges and clasps are functional. (Please refer to the photos for finish details).
The last 4 photos show minor defects: one has a split underside, another has green fabric stained with oil (likely the oldest), another has a peeling edge on the left side of the lid, and in the last one there is a small white paint splatter that should come off quite easily. In short, nothing major.
Happy bidding and thank you.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Country of origin
Japan
Material
Wood
Condition
Set of 17 storage boxes for tsuba and Japanese sword accessories (Kiri-bako and lacquer)
Height
10 cm
Width
11 cm
Depth
12 cm
Overall Length
17 cm
Estimated period
1960-1970
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