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Japanese antique slim wooden mortar. side table / coffee table wabi sabi organic

$850
£649.87
€748.52
CA$1,191.11
A$1,329.76
CHF 696.78
MX$16,277.60
NOK 8,849.06
SEK 8,343.54
DKK 5,586.28

About the Item

New finds from Naya (the barn) in Ibaraki pref., Japan. Antique wooden mortar, "Usu" in Japanese, made of quality Keyaki (Japanese Zelkova) hardwood. Hand-carved, Manufactured circa 1890s-1920s late Meiji, Taisho to early Showa period, estimate from the condition. This is relatively smaller / slimmer than common Japanese mortar, suitable for the side table or coffee table, also can be used as stool - the curve on top would fit when seating. It's solid & durable enough for actual use. *** We're eco-friendly, organic-oriented vintage wood furniture & fitting seller. Avoiding the harsh chemicals as much as possible, using organic & traditional materials in the whole process, especially cleaning, repaint / refinish. - using non-toxic, eco-friendly method when cleaning & repairing the item - using organic & traditional materials (beeswax, linseed oil, urushi lacquer, persimmon tannin, burnt pine ink, etc) for repainted/re-finished items - repairing the necessary parts for long-lasting use
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 19.61 in (49.8 cm)Diameter: 15.36 in (39 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1890s-1920s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    常陸大宮市, JP
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU9981244305732

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