Antique Japanese (C.1870) 5 Tiered Kasane Jubako Makie Lacquer Samurai Helmet Bamboo the lid has curved over

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

1596-1868) tsuba (handguard) for a tsuba is made with typical forged steel and is in the shape of a mokkogata etched with outward radiating lines known as a "Bores Eye" or Amida Yori-"the shining light of the Buddha" (the Buddha in this case being the tip of the blade of the sword when pointed at an opponent)

This piece dates from the early to mid 1800's

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

Oregon have been in the Japanese antique business for over 40 years

Antique Japanese (C.1870) 5 Tiered Kasane Jubako Makie Lacquer Samurai Helmet Bamboo the lid has curved overThis 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