Japanese Pagoda of Tahōtō - Meiji Period (1868-1912) Brass Bound Cabinets This particular Choksar is decorated

This particular Choksar is decorated with floral designs framed by faux bamboo and raised kyungbur gesso work

Use on the window sill for herbs or as a plant holder

The two glazed doors open to a painted interior with a single fixed shelf

The triptych was originally published by Gusokuya who was owned by Fukuda Hatsujiro

The removable backrest is beautifully engraved

Japanese Pagoda of Tahōtō - Meiji Period (1868-1912) Brass Bound Cabinets This particular Choksar is decoratedThis monumental Japanese architectural model represents a Taht (Many Jewelled Pagoda), one of the most distinctive forms of Buddhist pagoda architecture associated with the Shingon and Tendai sects of Japan. Crafted during the Meiji period (18681912), the model displays remarkable attention to detail, faithfully reproducing the complex roof structures, bracket systems, balustrades, stairways and sacred finial found on full scale temple buildings.