Pair of Antique Japanese Meiji Era (late 1800's) Cloisonné Cherry Blossom with Sparrows Vases 9” Shakuhachi The sake bottle measure 2

The sake bottle measure 2 1/4" in diameter by 5" tall (6 x 13 cm)

if you or a loved one are born in a Rabbit year

The Nakago (blade hole) has front and back bronze or copper "sekigane" (a softer metal applied to the top and bottom of the nakago after forging to get a better fit and for shock absorption) indicating further that the tsuba was affixed to a working sword

Black Lacquered Maki-e Bento box referred to as a "tsu-Bako" A box to bring gifts of food on NewYears or other occasion

Pair of Antique Japanese Meiji Era (late 1800's) Cloisonné Cherry Blossom with Sparrows Vases 9” Shakuhachi The sake bottle measure 2This is a unique pair of matching Japanese Meiji era (c. 1890's) ornate Cloisonn vases. Featuring a mirrored scene of cherry blossoms in bloom with a tiny sparrow flying in to perch on them. The base of each has what looks to be red and purple peony flowers. They stand 9" high and 2. 5 "in diameter. Made of copper, copper alloys and vitreous glass enamel. Having been carefully displayed for nearly five decades since acquired by a dedicated local