Japanese 24KGP Hanko Ink Pad Case Vtg Gold Red Shuniku Box Ho-Oh Bird SZ61 appliance Wooden lacquerware (brown)

Wooden lacquerware (brown)

This style can also be a ceramic version of an usubata

There is a small hole to lock it is place

Used on special occasions such as Buddhist memorial service

Top edge chipped

Japanese 24KGP Hanko Ink Pad Case Vtg Gold Red Shuniku Box Ho-Oh Bird SZ61 appliance Wooden lacquerware (brown)Japanese Gold Red Ink Pad Case This is a vintage Japanese vermilion ink pad with a lid. This type of ink is used for Hanko or Inkan, the Japanese seals. The metal container is 24 gold plated. The lid has a Ho Oh bird relief (a popular Buddhist motif). This case comes with a matching clam shell style box. There are Kanji on the box. Inside of the box is upholstered. Gold 24K Gold plated metal C1970 Kanji on the box: meaning Gold, red ink pad, big bird