Rare Antique Japanese Edo Era (early 1800's) Red Lacquer Folding Chair 41" Shibori There is chip on the

There is chip on the underside edge of the lid that has likely been there for most of its life given the coloration

money and valuables

The wear has smoothed down the sides of the tsuba where it rubbed up against the obi belt from daily wear as well as wear where the thumb would pop the seal between the saya and the habaki

The unglazed lid rim may have allowed for these to be stacked to serve larger groups

This is a fine professional grade Hocho (包丁) from Seki Magoroku sushi chef's knife from the mid to late 20th century

Rare Antique Japanese Edo Era (early 1800's) Red Lacquer Folding Chair 41" Shibori There is chip on theThis is a rare antique Japanese Edo era (18th or 19th century) red lacquer and gilt sugi wood folding chair. This would have been used by individuals in positions of significant power and influence. Variously believed to have been used as hunting chairs for leaders of the hunting party (Daimyo, General, etc.) and as kyokuroku chairs by Buddhist abbots for meditation seated cross legged. One of the very few types of chairs used in traditional Japan.