Large Antique Japanese Meiji Period Circular Hokai Lacquer Box & Lid 1890

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SKU BB-8619

A fine & large antique Japanese Meji period lacquer lidded Hokai box with chased brass hardware and original ropes, circa 1890.
Hokai boxes were traditionally used in Japan to store & carry shells for Kai-awase game in the Edo and Meiji Period. This circular ribbed box & lid is raised on four slightly out-turned legs and decorated with elaborately engraved brass fittings, with corresponding engraved brass fittings to the lid.
Condition is very good.

Imperial

15 inches high × 15.25 inches wide × 15.25 inches deep

Metric

high × wide x deep

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