Vintage Japanese Shamisen Stand Box (Early 1900'S) Kiri Wood W/ One Drawer Lacquerware it remains in fine condition

it remains in fine condition

Markings:  not legible

ISBN 0870407627

1870's) gold

womans size 8

Vintage Japanese Shamisen Stand Box (Early 1900'S) Kiri Wood W/ One Drawer Lacquerware it remains in fine conditionThis is an early Showa era (early to mid 1900's) vintage Shamisen stand and storage box for use with one instrument. This lidded shamisen box is made of solid kiri (paulownia) wood with a small exterior drawer that would house strings and pegs. Old world craftsmanship made with wooden pinned box joints (see picture 9). Hangers seems to be made of resin and are not likely original. This instrument stand has been well cared for and with the exception of