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Thanks, that's very interesting. I confirmed his ships did go to Tokyo starting 1923. He may have even earlier as he had a freight company in the late 1800's and early 1900's.
To some extent the bottom is the picture of the makers mark is on the bottom. It appears each of the 12 panels, top bottom and handles where made separately and somehow welded together than etched,
There are twelve. They appear to be zodiac and line up with the Chinese zodiac characters. However; I have learned that the Japanese share the same zodiac characters.
I stand corrected he died in 1932. The picture must have been taken in the 20's.
Thank you for the information. The pictures do not do it justice. It's hand carved or etched over the entire surface. I have always been fascinated by how long such a task must have taken. It is also ...
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