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A 19th century Japanese keyaki (elm) wood mortar (usu) and pounder (kine) for pounding rice into mochi for New Year festivals.
Pagoda Red Collection #: GDD001
Keywords: Japan, Japanese
Pagoda Red Collection #: GDD001
Keywords: Japan, Japanese
Details
Place of Origin
Date of Manufacture
19th century
Period
Materials and Techniques
Keyaki (elm)
Condition
Excellent
Dimensions
19 in. H
48 cm H
Diameter
20.5
Dealer Location
Chicago, IL
Number of Items
1
Reference Number
U1002098200824
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