Antique Japanese Edo Era Early 1800'c Pair of Kaioke 貝匣 Round Lacquer Lidded Box 16" Paper The beautiful grain on the

The beautiful grain on the face of this piece compliments the detailed hardware nicely

the darker the ink

5" wide with the handles

He still remains in good condition

Antique Japanese Edo Era Early 1800'c Pair of Kaioke 貝匣 Round Lacquer Lidded Box 16" Paper The beautiful grain on theThis is a pair of antique Japanese kaioke containers with the original storage boxes, used in the Kai awase shell matching game it is a cylindrical lacquer ware vessel meticulously crafted to hold and showcase matched pairs of beautifully decorated clam shells. Its exquisite design and lacquer finish make it not just a functional component of the game but also a work of art. Kaioke containers play an integral role in preserving the intricate clam