Antique Japanese Getabako Meiji Era c1890’s Sugi Wood 36" Itomasu The bowl is a high

The bowl is a high fired ceramic for lasting durability

It is made of a heavy bronze and has a thick raised design of birds on branches with flowers

Chinese ink is some of the best ink in the world for calligraphy

In production during the 1950's through 1980's this markers mark is likely from the 1970's

Small greenish spot on back from snaps

Antique Japanese Getabako Meiji Era c1890’s Sugi Wood 36" Itomasu The bowl is a highA getabako () is a traditional Japanese shoe cabinet used for storing footwear, especially at the entrance of homes, temples, schools, or inns. The name literally means geta box, referring to getatraditional Japanese wooden sandals. Typically made of wood, getabako can range from simple, utilitarian designs to more ornate pieces. They usually have shelves or cubbyholes behind sliding or hinged doors and are placed in the genkan (entryway) to keep