A
Boku-to or doctor's carrying case from Japan. This would have
been used to carry medicine or brushes and is in the form of a tanto
or dagger. Very fine marquetry technique is enhanced with ivory
fittings. The case measures 14" long by 1.5" wide - please see detail
views below. Late Edo to early Meiji period, 19th century. #9615
$500
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