Vintage Chinese Three Tiered Wedding Gift Basket Lacquered Bamboo 24"H Inkstone The reed stalk along with

The reed stalk along with a warm centuries old patina

It was made by a Japanese master blade maker of laminated hand forged steel with the same process as is used to make traditional Japanese samurai swoTThis is a Meiji era c1868-1912 Japanese kanna plane blade that is ready to us

Please enjoy the enlarged pictures to get a full appreciation of the fine keyaki wood and its century old original patina

Beautifully decorated with gold Makie in traditional motifs

Medium: Cast iron with impressed foundry seal

Vintage Chinese Three Tiered Wedding Gift Basket Lacquered Bamboo 24"H Inkstone The reed stalk along withAntique Chinese lacquer multi layered wedding baskets are intricately crafted containers traditionally used to present gifts during weddings and other auspicious occasions. Made from finely woven bamboo or wood and coated with layers of glossy black or red lacquer, these baskets often feature elaborate gold painted or carved motifs symbolizing prosperity, happiness, and longevity. The tiered design allowed families to pack a variety of offerings, such