Rare Antique Japanese Edo Era (early 1800's) Red Lacquer Folding Chair 41" Japanese It dates to mid 20th

It dates to mid 20th century

It has a very bright tone with a full 19 second sustain

Measures 7/8" in diameter (2

This armor is made of steal plating held together with silk cords

The wear has smoothed down the whole tsuba

Rare Antique Japanese Edo Era (early 1800's) Red Lacquer Folding Chair 41" Japanese It dates to mid 20thThis is a rare antique Japanese Edo era (18th or 19th century) red lacquer and gilt sugi wood folding chair. This would have been used by individuals in positions of significant power and influence. Variously believed to have been used as hunting chairs for leaders of the hunting party (Daimyo, General, etc.) and as kyokuroku chairs by Buddhist abbots for meditation seated cross legged. One of the very few types of chairs used in traditional Japan.