Pair of Antique Japanese Meiji Era (late 1800's) Cloisonné Cherry Blossom with Sparrows Vases 9” Shakuhachi This haribako has Keyaki (zelkova/Japanese

This haribako has Keyaki (zelkova/Japanese Elm) wood exteriors and paulownia (kiri) wood drawer interiors

The Nakago (blade hole) has front and back bronze or copper "sekigane" (a softer metal applied to the top and bottom of the nakago after forging to get a better fit and for shock absorption) indicating further that the tsuba was affixed to a working sword

It is in very good condition

Japanese Exquisitely Hand Carved Wooden Statue of The Buddha in Standing position on a Lotus Throne with wisdom bumps in Forehead & Crown (5th and 6th Chakra) Japanese Style 10

Pair of Antique Japanese Meiji Era (late 1800's) Cloisonné Cherry Blossom with Sparrows Vases 9” Shakuhachi This haribako has Keyaki (zelkova/JapaneseThis is a unique pair of matching Japanese Meiji era (c. 1890's) ornate Cloisonn vases. Featuring a mirrored scene of cherry blossoms in bloom with a tiny sparrow flying in to perch on them. The base of each has what looks to be red and purple peony flowers. They stand 9" high and 2. 5 "in diameter. Made of copper, copper alloys and vitreous glass enamel. Having been carefully displayed for nearly five decades since acquired by a dedicated local