Rare Antique Japanese Edo Era (early 1800's) Red Lacquer Folding Chair 41" Japanese The wear has smoothed down

The wear has smoothed down the whole tsuba

This armor is made of steal plating held together with silk cords

Early to mid 20th century

It is finished in the original dark lacquer made up of over 10 coats of tinted urushi lacquer that has worn through in areas and the heavy patina from the centuries is clearly visible

It has a very bright tone with a full 19 second sustain

Rare Antique Japanese Edo Era (early 1800's) Red Lacquer Folding Chair 41" Japanese The wear has smoothed downThis is a rare antique Japanese Edo era (18th or 19th century) red lacquer and gilt sugi wood folding chair. This would have been used by individuals in positions of significant power and influence. Variously believed to have been used as hunting chairs for leaders of the hunting party (Daimyo, General, etc.) and as kyokuroku chairs by Buddhist abbots for meditation seated cross legged. One of the very few types of chairs used in traditional Japan.