Vintage Japanese Shakuhachi Wooden Flute in Playable Condition 19" Koro and floral elements

and floral elements

and form align with Japanese export and domestic Imari wares produced from the late Edo into early Meiji era

His expression—resolute and thoughtful—captures the bearing of a loyal administrator who would ultimately meet a tragic fate following the Satsuma Rebellion

This hybrid appears immediately after the 6 July 1886 regulation change and seems to have persisted only a couple of years before fully standardized Type 19 furniture became the norm

embodying the artistry and commercial culture of traditional Japan

Vintage Japanese Shakuhachi Wooden Flute in Playable Condition 19" Koro and floral elementsAntique Japanese Wooden Shakuhachi Bamboo Flute for Zen Practice 19"L Japan, late Edo to early Meiji period. A traditional end blown shakuhachi flute carved from solid hardwood, finished with a warm natural patina developed through long handling and age. The instrument is composed of two joined sections, with carefully shaped finger holes and a beveled blowing edge typical of classical honkyoku style shakuhachi construction. Length: 19"L Shakuhachi