Antique Yamakawa Dou Suichu water Kettle glass sweets jar This listing is for a

This listing is for a pair of VERY SMALL sized Ryukyu-ware shisa made around 20-30 years ago

and often features mother of pearl as well as gold and silver makie

It is carved from boxwood and features beautiful gold gilt trim

It reached its most significant stage in the mid-1800s when Tsunekichi Kaji and Hirata Dojin perfected the cloisonné technique that led to a flourishing export trade and magnificent art form

Antique Yamakawa Dou Suichu water Kettle glass sweets jar This listing is for a*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS. This listing is for an antique Yamakawa Dou suichu water pot kettle made around 100 120 years ago. It is made of copper plated tin and the front is decorated with a landscape scene including thatched houses and hoisted fishing nets. This particular kettle is not suitable for use due to a split in the side, and some sort of lacquer has been