Antique Japanese Edo Era Early 1800'c Pair of Kaioke 貝匣 Round Lacquer Lidded Box 16" Paper aka Toyokuni III (1786 to

aka Toyokuni III  (1786 to 1864)

It is in very good condition

16" in diameter by 2" tall (41 x 5 cm)

it remains in very fine condition throughout

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

Antique Japanese Edo Era Early 1800'c Pair of Kaioke 貝匣 Round Lacquer Lidded Box 16" Paper aka Toyokuni III (1786 toThis 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