Antique Japanese (C.1870) 5 Tiered Kasane Jubako Makie Lacquer Samurai Helmet Bamboo Under this principal we here

Under this principal we here at Shoguns Gallery have experimented with lighting our older items in candle light to explore this subtlety to grate effect

Painted in cobalt blue glaze

the lid has curved over the last century as well as a separation in one of the corners

These lamps each measure 6 1/2" tall from the base to the top and 2 1/2" in diameter at the widest part of the base

This is a Japanese bronze Koro or incense burner

Antique Japanese (C.1870) 5 Tiered Kasane Jubako Makie Lacquer Samurai Helmet Bamboo Under this principal we hereThis is an antique Japanese five level food box known as a Jubako made of Japanese sugi (cryptomeria) wood in the early Meiji Era (c. 1870). All five levels nest together with two lids which is fitted to rest nicely on the top (one lid has a bit of a warp and wobbles). It is well made with all wooden pin construction and has its original 20 coats of Japanese black lacquer finish. It comes with two original lids to cover the food when served. It also