Description: A RARE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE TEPPO TYPE CARVED WOODEN POWDER FLASK, ca. 1780-1800: In overall fine untouched condition and of traditional Japanese circular form. Of large size with a flatten, two-piece, wooden body of the form associated with Japanese Matchlock Rifles/Teppos, ca. 1780-1800. Carved & turned, wooden (Mulberry? ) two-piece body with both sides decorated with wrought-iron dome-head nails, in a circular pattern: one side with a central chrysanthemum embossed nail head of traditional Japanese form. A braided silk-covered seam and is complete with its black lacquered pouring-spout with its original carved wooden stopper with its iron suspension-ring. In overall fine untouched condition with light sings of use and age, scattered light abrasions, tight hairlines and minor loss of lacquer. Complete and original. A very nice example of an original 18th/Early 19th Century Japanese Matchlock Rifle/Teppo-type Powder-Flask, ca. 1780-1800. Overall length, approx. 6 3/4” Diameter: approx. 4 1/2”.www.ambroseantiques.com
Price: 775 USD
Location: Monroe, Connecticut
End Time: 2024-08-10T17:23:26.000Z
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Primary Material: Wood
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
Region of Origin: Japan
Age: Pre-1800