Japanese Vermilion Ink Pad Case Red Seal Shuniku Arita Porcelain Container SZ63 conch 6 cm wide

6 cm wide

and is associated to Rinzai (Linji) Zen Buddhism

It is likely a souvenir charm from Hokkaido

Traditional chidori bird design

In a marbled mixture of green

Japanese Vermilion Ink Pad Case Red Seal Shuniku Arita Porcelain Container SZ63 conch 6 cm wideVintage Japanese Vermilion Ink Pad Container This is a vintage Japanese vermilion ink pad container with a lid. This container is for ink used for Hanko or Inkan, the Japanese seals. This blue and white porcelain container is Arita ware. The handle is in the shape of Shishi or lion. Mountainous scenery is painted on the surface. Green felt fabric is pasted on the bottom. Ink is not included. White, blue Porcelain C1980 Kanji on the sticker: meaning