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Japan-origin gold lacquerware and wood large-sized box, 17 cm high, 42 cm wide, 35 cm deep, featuring the hawk feather family crest, in fair condition with heavy use and possibly missing parts, and includes the original box.

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Description

The hawk feather crest is literally a family crest with a hawk feather motif.
The hawk feather crest is considered one of Japan's ten most famous family crests.
The feathers symbolize the image of a hawk's bravery and intelligence,
and it was used by many samurai families as a martial arts family crest.
It is said that the hawk feather crest spread nationwide after it was used by Kikuchi Takemitsu,
the son of Emperor Godaigo. It is known as the third most common family crest in Japan.

■Size of a gold lacquerware box.
17 cm(6.67") in height.
35 cm(13.73") in length.
42 cm(16.47") in width.
Weight 2650g/ 93.28oz.

■Size of a 大重 box.
25 cm(9.80") in height.
39 cm(15.29") in length.
47 cm(18.43") in width.
Weight 3200g/ 112.64oz.

Material ：gold lacquerware. Wood.

Good condition. Please look at pictures carefully and judge the condition before bidding.
This is Original.

Description

The hawk feather crest is literally a family crest with a hawk feather motif.
The hawk feather crest is considered one of Japan's ten most famous family crests.
The feathers symbolize the image of a hawk's bravery and intelligence,
and it was used by many samurai families as a martial arts family crest.
It is said that the hawk feather crest spread nationwide after it was used by Kikuchi Takemitsu,
the son of Emperor Godaigo. It is known as the third most common family crest in Japan.

■Size of a gold lacquerware box.
17 cm(6.67") in height.
35 cm(13.73") in length.
42 cm(16.47") in width.
Weight 2650g/ 93.28oz.

■Size of a 大重 box.
25 cm(9.80") in height.
39 cm(15.29") in length.
47 cm(18.43") in width.
Weight 3200g/ 112.64oz.

Material ：gold lacquerware. Wood.

Good condition. Please look at pictures carefully and judge the condition before bidding.
This is Original.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Country of Origin
Japan
Material
gold lacquerware, Wood
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Height
17 cm
Width
42 cm
Depth
35 cm
Estimated period
Large-sized box, family crest (hawk feather crest), gold lacquerware, lacquerware, original box,
JapanVerified
751
Objects sold
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