Antique Japanese Pewter Bajou-Shaku Samurai Horseback Sake Ladle Cup Engraved Shigaraki Ware Introduction This is a vintage

Introduction This is a vintage Japanese small wooden cabinet (Ko-dansu) featuring a stunning grain pattern

the structure is excellent

The Symbolism: In Japanese folklore

Please refer to the photos for details on the silver accents and overall condition

Antique Japanese Pewter Bajou-Shaku Samurai Horseback Sake Ladle Cup Engraved Shigaraki Ware Introduction This is a vintageAntique Japanese Pewter Bajou Shaku Samurai Horseback Sake Ladle Cup with Hand Engraved Arabesque Motif (133g) This is a highly unusual and elegant piece of Japanese metalwork art: an Antique Pewter Bajou Shaku () dating from the late Edo to the Meiji period (19th century). The Samurai Culture of Bajou Shaku: A Bajou shaku is a specialized, long handled ladle cup originally designed for samurai and noble travelers to comfortably scoop and drink sake