Rare Japanese Kiri Wood Gyosho Bako (Backpack) with Ichi Mon

Rare Japanese Kiri Wood Gyosho Bako (Backpack) with Ichi Mon

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Japanese

Period

Pre 1900

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Rare Japanese gyosho bako (peddler’s chest traveling backpack) made with 100% Kiri wood (paulownia). With raised lacquer Ichi mon on its hinged front door with red lacquer backside. The door opens to a shallow front compartment with red lacquer frame interior. The top of the chest has a hinged lid with hand-forged iron plating and lock, opening to a deep inner compartment. The bottom area of the peddler’s box holds a long sliding drawer with iron ring pulls on either side and red lacquer sides. This unusual, tall Kiri box has a red lacquer backside and four heavy iron rings with which to tie straps for carrying on one’s back. Very unusual design. Original finish in wonderful condition.

Edo Period (1603-1868)

Dimensions: 14″ L x 6.25″ D x 28.5″ H

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Rare Japanese gyosho bako (peddler’s chest traveling backpack) made with 100% Kiri wood (paulownia). With raised lacquer Ichi mon on its hinged front door with red lacquer backside. The door opens to a shallow front compartment with red lacquer frame interior. The top of the chest has a hinged lid with hand-forged iron plating and lock, opening to a deep inner compartment. The bottom area of the peddler’s box holds a long sliding drawer with iron ring pulls on either side and red lacquer sides. This unusual, tall Kiri box has a red lacquer backside and four heavy iron rings with which to tie straps for carrying on one’s back. Very unusual design. Original finish in wonderful condition.

Edo Period (1603-1868)

Dimensions: 14″ L x 6.25″ D x 28.5″ H

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Region

Japanese

Period

Pre 1900

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