Bidspirit auction | GUNPOWDER FLASK 火薬入 (KAYAKU’IRE)

GUNPOWDER FLASK 火薬入 (KAYAKU’IRE) - A fine Japanese gunpowder flask 火薬入 (kayaku’ire), circular in shape with a long circular spout and finished with a slightly textured black lacquer coating. The surface is fitted with bronze appliques—both the front and reverse feature a hexagonal frame enclosing a reticulated circle. The spout and cord rings are mounted with chrysanthemum-shaped escutcheons, while the arrow-shaped ornaments are embellished with a subtle scrolling foliage motif. Period: Japan – Second half Edo period (18th to first half 19th century) Dimensions: Length 16 cm, Width 12.5 cm, Depth 4 cm In very good original condition. Please refer to the photos for a clear condition reference.