Hokai Box

A fine & large antique Japanese Meji period lacquer lidded Hokai box with chased brass hardware and original ropes, circa 1890.

This late 19th century Hokai shell box was made in Japan with black lacquered wood and brass.

A lacquer Hokai shell box, circa 1890. Bronze trim and black lacquer with traditional decoration on the outside, red lacquer on the inside.

This is a good example of a Japanese Hokai box that was used to store shells for the traditional game of Kia-awase.

Hokai boxes are transitionally used in Japan to store and carry shells for Kai-awase game in Edo and Meiji Period.

An antique Japanese Satsuma covered box in the form of Hokai, a portable footed box used by Daimyo lords for presenting ceremonial sweets.  

Japan, Pair of Hokai boxes in lacquered wood, Edo period, 1829 Japan, Rare Pair of Hokai boxes in lacquered wood, Edo period, dated Bunsei 12, 1829.

Hokai boxes were used to store shells which were used a game pieces.

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