Late 19th Century Japanese Accounts Book (1) Cutting Boards and Washboards

Late 19th Century Japanese Accounts Book (1) Cutting Boards and WashboardsThis is a perfect example of a Japanese accounting book. Originating in the late 19th century, this book would have been used to hold information and data about the particular business. The lettering on the front translates to 'account book' and we believe the name of the owner is written on the back. In this case it is 'Honmizushima'. Nowadays, they can be used as wall art, to add an oriental feel to your home! The dimensions of this are as follows:

with specific traces of white and yellow paint on the body of the buddha

2: H - 4cm

This stunning Indian cabinet originated in the early 19th century

Making this piece more desirable than other items on the market currently

The chisel marks are still visible

The handle and screw-on lid work perfectly

or how the shoulders slope

storing all sorts of domestic items

Due to the age of this mortar

made by The Mường tribe

it would have been used to store chapatis

They are then used for applying a bindi or tilak on the forehead during religious ceremonies or as a cultural mark