Pre-War Japanese Tin Sand Pail- Boy Samurai and Oni, Animal Spirits
This colorful tin Japanese pail is probably Pre-War vintage. It shows a boy samurai subduing an ogre, or Oni or Demon on one side of the pail while the the other side shows the same boy offering a treat to a dog, pheasant and monkey (animal spirit creatures).
Colors are intense and the surface is shiny. There is some minor wear and some scrapes here and there and along the inside top edge of the pail. The handle feels slightly rough. Both handle and base are darkened with age.
It almost appears that the whole pail was lacquered after some of the wear occurred. Overall condition is Very Good.
4.5 inches ( 11.4 cm) tall , the handle adds 3.25 inches ( 8.2 cm)
top diameter 5.75 inches (14.6 cm)
base diameter 4.25 inches (10.8 cm), the handle adds 3.25 inches ( 8.2 cm)
VG