Antique Japanese Pewter Bajou-Shaku Samurai Horseback Sake Ladle Cup Engraved Glass showing variations in firing and

showing variations in firing and shape that can only come from handmade production

2cm / approx

The hexagonal form with scalloped lower edges follows a lineage of bells often associated with the history of Hidden Christians (Kakure Kirishitan) in Japan

Please check the photos for details on the beautiful fish pattern and condition

The surface retains its original

Antique Japanese Pewter Bajou-Shaku Samurai Horseback Sake Ladle Cup Engraved Glass showing variations in firing andAntique 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