Rare Antique Japanese Edo Era (early 1800's) Red Lacquer Folding Chair 41" Shibori Blue & white hand painted

Blue & white hand painted imari ceramic in a maple leaf

It measures approximately 9" tall by 8" long and 7" deep

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

It measures 5" in diameter by 3

Rare Antique Japanese Edo Era (early 1800's) Red Lacquer Folding Chair 41" Shibori Blue & white hand paintedThis 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.