A Japanese bamboo chabako [travelling tea set], Edo period, 19th century

A Japanese bamboo chabako [travelling tea set]

Edo period, 19^th century

the rectangular box with flush-fitting cover in bamboo and rattan, woven in various techniques including twill plaiting, silk brocade lining depicting ho-o birds, silk bag, fitted wood storage box

13 x 19 cm., 5 x 7½ in.