Vintage Japanese Pair Ranma Transom Pine Bamboo Plum Sugi Wood 72" Giclee Please note the small hole

Please note the small hole in the bottom

This vase measures 4 1/2" wide at the fluted top to 3" at the base by 5 1/2" tall (11

and sometimes portrayed in vibrant dance performances known as Shishi-mai

unlike European saws which cut on the push stroke

This is a hand forged tansu key from the early 1800s of the mid Edo period (c

Vintage Japanese Pair Ranma Transom Pine Bamboo Plum Sugi Wood 72" Giclee Please note the small holeJapanese ranma, also known as transom or latticework panels, are intricately designed architectural elements commonly found in traditional Japanese buildings, particularly in temples, shrines, and traditional homes. They serve both functional and aesthetic purposes, often separating rooms while allowing airflow and light to pass through. The design of ranma typically involves geometric patterns, intricate carvings, or delicate lattice work crafted