Vintage Japanese Ranma Transom Geometric Lattice Sugi Wood 73" Tsukue inlaid gourd motifs

inlaid gourd motifs

This vintage Japanese Masakari or ono ax was made of hand forged tempered iron probably in the early 1900's by a master Japanese blade maker

it was Hasui's unique ability to fuse these influences with his profound reverence for the natural beauty of Japan that distinguished his work

Tokkuri (徳利) is the general term for a sake bottle

The foot is unglazed

Vintage Japanese Ranma Transom Geometric Lattice Sugi Wood 73" Tsukue inlaid gourd motifsThis vintage Japanese Ranma is made of Sugi Japanese cedar and done in a latticework style. Japanese ranma, also known as transom or latticework panels, are intricately designed architectural elements commonly found in traditional Japanese buildings, particularly in temples, shrines, and traditional homes. They serve both functional and aesthetic purposes, often separating rooms while allowing airflow and light to pass through. The design of ranma