{"product_id":"antique-japanese-pewter-bajou-shaku-samurai-horseback-sake-ladle-cup-engraved","title":"Antique Japanese Pewter Bajou-Shaku Samurai Horseback Sake Ladle Cup Engraved","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eAntique Japanese Pewter Bajou-Shaku - Samurai Horseback Sake Ladle Cup with Hand-Engraved Arabesque Motif (133g)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eThis is a highly unusual and elegant piece of Japanese metalwork art: an \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"73\" data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eAntique Pewter Bajou-Shaku (馬上杓)\u003c\/b\u003e dating from the late Edo to the Meiji period (19th century).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eThe Samurai Culture of Bajou-Shaku:\u003c\/b\u003e A \u003ci data-index-in-node=\"38\" data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eBajou-shaku\u003c\/i\u003e is a specialized, long-handled ladle cup originally designed for samurai and noble travelers to comfortably scoop and drink sake or water while remaining mounted on horseback. The distinctive hook at the end of the curved handle allowed the rider to easily hang the vessel from their belt, saddle, or the rim of a traveling sake barrel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eArtistic \u0026amp; Material Highlights:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\"\u003eExquisite Hand-Chiseled Karakusa:\u003c\/b\u003e The entire outer surface of the cup is completely covered in a dense, masterfully executed \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"125\" data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\"\u003eKarakusa (Floral Arabesque) motif\u003c\/b\u003e. Every single leaf and vine was meticulously chiseled by hand using a fine micro-engraving tool, showcase the supreme control of the traditional metalsmith.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\"\u003eThe Luxury of Aged Pewter (Kosaku):\u003c\/b\u003e Crafted from high-grade ancient pewter (\u003ci data-index-in-node=\"76\" data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\"\u003eSuzumono\u003c\/i\u003e \/ 古錫). In Japan, pewter has been deeply revered since ancient times as the ultimate material for sake utensils, as the natural purifying properties of the metal are believed to mellow and enhance the flavor of the alcohol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\"\u003eTactile Muted Luster:\u003c\/b\u003e Over the centuries, the pewter has oxidized into a glorious, silky matte silver patina with deep charcoal-grey recesses that make the engraved pattern dynamically pop under the light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003eType:\u003c\/b\u003e Bajou-Shaku \/ Horseback Sake Ladle Cup (馬上杓)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Fine Antique Pewter (古錫)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\"\u003eDesign:\u003c\/b\u003e Hand-engraved Floral Arabesque (彫金唐草文様)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Total Length 17.6 cm x Cup Diameter 5.1 cm x Height 4.4 cm \/ 6.9 x 2.0 x 1.7 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"6,4,0\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 133 g \/ 0.29 lbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e[English]\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"10\" data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eExcellent Antique Condition.\u003c\/b\u003e The pewter body retains its beautiful structural integrity with a soft, uniform profile and absolutely no cracks, holes, or dents. The hand-chiseled engravings remain incredibly crisp and sharp. The interior of the cup displays natural, uniform aging and mild oxidation, adding to its authentic vintage character. 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