Antique Japanese Pewter Bajou-Shaku Samurai Horseback Sake Ladle Cup Engraved Shigaraki Ware consistent with vintage Oribe ware

consistent with vintage Oribe ware

This vase is suitable for home décor

The Symbolism: In Japanese folklore

the structure is excellent

Please refer to the photos for details on the silver accents and overall condition

Antique Japanese Pewter Bajou-Shaku Samurai Horseback Sake Ladle Cup Engraved Shigaraki Ware consistent with vintage Oribe wareAntique Japanese Pewter Bajou Shaku Samurai Horseback Sake Ladle Cup with Hand Engraved Arabesque Motif (133g) This is a highly unusual and elegant piece of Japanese metalwork art: an Antique Pewter Bajou Shaku () dating from the late Edo to the Meiji period (19th century). The Samurai Culture of Bajou Shaku: A Bajou shaku is a specialized, long handled ladle cup originally designed for samurai and noble travelers to comfortably scoop and drink sake