Vintage Japanese Ranma Hand Cut Transom Crane Mt Fuji 35” Ukiyoe 1850) gold and red lacquer

1850) gold and red lacquer lidded bowl

This says Chuyu "Loyalty" and has a makers mark "Yoshikawa"

All levels nest together along with a lid which is fitted to rest nicely on the top

The tea caddy is perhaps the most quintessential shape and size for natsume and measures approximately 2 1/2" in diameter by 3 1/8" tall (6

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Vintage Japanese Ranma Hand Cut Transom Crane Mt Fuji 35” Ukiyoe 1850) gold and red lacquerThis vintage Japanese Ranma is made of Keyaki Japanese elm hand cut and done in a Crane & Mt Fuji motif. Sugi wood Japanese cedar frame. Japanese ranma, also known as transom, 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.