Japanese Antique Wooden Yagen & Ink Pot Medicine Grinder Mingei Folk Art Meiji
Description
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Old Ink Pot and Yagen (Herbal Medicine Grinder)
This is an authentic Japanese wooden yagen medicine grinder traditionally used for crushing medicinal herbs. The warm patina and hand-carved details reflect the craftsmanship and folk culture of the Meiji period.
The yagen was an essential tool in Japanese herbal medicine, used by healers and apothecaries to grind natural ingredients into fine powder. This piece is carved from solid wood, showing traces of long-term use that highlight the beauty of Japanese mingei (folk craft). The accompanying wooden pestle and the carved decorative wooden block with swirling motifs add further character and cultural depth.
This item serves beautifully as interior décor, a display piece, or as part of a collection related to Japanese folk art, herbal medicine, or Meiji-period tools.
Size
Length: 36cm / 14.1 inches
Height: 12cm / 4.7 inches
Depth: 22cm / 8.6 inches
Weight: 2360g
Condition
There are scratches, stains, and wear due to age, though it remains in stable vintage condition with the charm expected from an antique folk tool.
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