Vintage Japanese Chestnut Wood Round Trays Set of 2 Odate Shinmeisha Festival Vintage antique Boro condition

antique Boro condition

The Poetic Theme: The print features one of Santoka’s most iconic haiku: "Massugu na michi de samishii" ("Loneliness on a straight road") The artwork depicts a solitary

and skill of the maker

Conclusion This sturdy wooden screen is a functional piece of Japanese craftsmanship

"Nanyo" likely refers to Nanyo City in Yamagata Prefecture

Vintage Japanese Chestnut Wood Round Trays Set of 2 Odate Shinmeisha Festival Vintage antique Boro conditionThis is a remarkable set of two vintage Japanese round trays (marubon) crafted from chestnut wood (kuri). They feature a beautiful reddish brown finish that perfectly highlights the strong, natural wood grain characteristic of chestnut. These trays carry significant cultural and historical value. The bold black kanji characters painted on the surface read "" (Seihoko). Seihoko is a traditional local group responsible for operating the majestic