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Directory: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Okimono: Pre 1950: Item # 1482244

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Dmitry Levit Asian Art
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Vintage Japanese kiriwood okimono in a shape of Kan'ei Tsūhō - an Edo period coin with a value of 1 mon. Actual copper Kan'ei Tsūhō was a Japanese coin in use from 1626 until 1868. It was introduced by the Tokugawa shogunate to standardize and maintain a sufficient supply of copper coinage, and it was the first government-minted copper coin in 700 years. These coins would become the daily currency of the common people and would be used for small payments. Very nicely carved out of kiriwood (paulownia tomentosa) with its texture adding to the presence of the piece. Beautifully stained, in excellent condition. Diameter 3.8 inches, 0.52 inches thick.