This suiban (shallow container) features bamboo and birds pattern and is stamped with the words "Daimyou sen toku 大明宣徳 (Xuande of the Great Ming Dynasty)." The four legs are designed to resemble nuts. It was made between the late Edo period and the Meiji period. "Xuande of the Great Ming Dynasty" refers to an inscription on a bronze vessel made by imperial decree during the reign of Emperor Xuanzong of the Ming Dynasty (1426-1435), specifically in 1428. Width 36.5 cm Depth 19.5 cm Height 8.7 cm Weight 2600 g Condition: The condition is good considering its age. No noticeable damage? There are signs of wear, stains, and scratches due to age. Please see photos for condition. Please see numerous photos for more details. Atention: The items listed for sale are all used collectibles. Please consider them to have signs of aging, such as stains, scratches, scuffs, tears, discoloration, fading, fraying, and changes in thread color. We will post as many photos as possible to make it easy to understand. As these are old items, we appreciate your understanding before making a purchase. Shipping: The lot will be carefully packaged and shipped from Japan. We will use either DHL or FedEx for a safe and secure transportation. It usually takes about 2-3 weeks for delivery, and the package will be shipped with a tracking number. Import duties, taxes, VAT, and any other charges are not included in the item price and shipping cost. Please check your country's import duties before bidding. 051822390522