Antique Japanese Getabako Meiji Era c1890’s Sugi Wood 36" Itomasu Chinese ink is some of

Chinese ink is some of the best ink in the world for calligraphy

bijin figure painting

Small greenish spot on back from snaps

It is made of a heavy bronze and has a thick raised design of birds on branches with flowers

Diameter = 7" (16cm)

Antique Japanese Getabako Meiji Era c1890’s Sugi Wood 36" Itomasu Chinese ink is some ofA getabako () is a traditional Japanese shoe cabinet used for storing footwear, especially at the entrance of homes, temples, schools, or inns. The name literally means geta box, referring to getatraditional Japanese wooden sandals. Typically made of wood, getabako can range from simple, utilitarian designs to more ornate pieces. They usually have shelves or cubbyholes behind sliding or hinged doors and are placed in the genkan (entryway) to keep