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: 黄金 朱肉 鵬 meaning Gold, red ink pad, big bird
- Item weight: 251 grams
- Packed weight: 451 grams
- Approx. [Pad] 6.5 cm wide x 2 cm tall; [Box] 10.5 cm long x 8.5 cm wide x 3 cm tall
- Good condition considering its age. The ink is dried out. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos.
- Acquired from a friend's home in Gifu, Japan
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