Japanese Antique Takotsubo 2pc Set Octopus Trap Pots Barnacles Ocean Decor Meiji Era you must press the button-like

you must press the button-like knob on the metal fitting and slide it to the right—a clever example of traditional Japanese "Karakuri" (trick/mechanism) craftsmanship

Its warm bamboo tone and sophisticated form also make it ideal for tea ceremony or collector’s display

Note on Grain: The dealer noted this pattern resembles the coveted "Bird's Eye" figure

a creature deeply revered in Shintoism as the messenger of the deity Inari

glowing grain of the panels makes this a sophisticated collector's item

Japanese Antique Takotsubo 2pc Set Octopus Trap Pots Barnacles Ocean Decor Meiji Era you must press the button-likeNotice (For U. S. Buyers) Shipping costs for orders to the United States include customs duties and clearance fees. As a result, the shipping fee may appear higher, but no additional charges will be required upon delivery. For orders outside the United States, these fees are not included and may be charged separately depending on each countrys regulations. Japanese Antique Takotsubo 2pc Set Octopus Trap Pots Barnacles Ocean Decor PV292 Description