Dieter3 Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 (edited) Guessing 1970's, maybe early 80's? No maker's marks or codes of any kind. Back to using lacquerware case, not Bakelite/plastic. Somewhat different kanji style (8) on the lid. Edited October 28, 2012 by Dieter3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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drclaw Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Very nice pick-up, thanks for sharing! The style of the kanji is a little unusual. Does this particular style align with a certain period of manufacture? I do like the lower level Sacred Treasures with their simple, understated yet elegant design. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanX Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Guessing 1970's, maybe early 80's? I'd say 70's Somewhat different kanji style (8) on the lid. Yep, this style is closer to 8's on the pre-30's box covers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanX Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Does this particular style align with a certain period of manufacture? The style of all kanji's at the cover of this box is typical for post war period except kanji 8. Such 8 is typical for boxes from Meiji/Taisho/early Showa periods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dieter3 Posted October 28, 2012 Author Share Posted October 28, 2012 Very nice pick-up, thanks for sharing! The style of the kanji is a little unusual. Does this particular style align with a certain period of manufacture? I do like the lower level Sacred Treasures with their simple, understated yet elegant design. My pleasure! Yesm, I too like the lower class awards, really all of them. I totaly agree on the simple yet elegant design. Especially the Rising Sun! Very elegant in my opinion! The style of all kanji's at the cover of this box is typical for post war period except kanji 8. Such 8 is typical for boxes from Meiji/Taisho/early Showa periods. It always seems to the the numeral character that changes most dramatically and really stands out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dieter3 Posted December 2, 2012 Author Share Posted December 2, 2012 Here's another. It's quite nice, but notice that the hook was attached off-center and totally does not line up properly with the catch! Poor post-war quality control? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JapanX Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 Poor post-war quality control? Spoilage... Sometimes it happens even in Japan :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dieter3 Posted December 2, 2012 Author Share Posted December 2, 2012 If you actually hook them together, it skews the ribbon and it's a bit funky! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanX Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 Somebody's hands were shaky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dieter3 Posted December 2, 2012 Author Share Posted December 2, 2012 Perhaps too much sake......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanX Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 or too little... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dieter3 Posted December 2, 2012 Author Share Posted December 2, 2012 Here's another interesting one with that slightly different "8"! Sold this morning. Thought about buying it, but price was climbing and I didn't want to get into a bidding war. I'll wait for another one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanX Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 I'll wait for another one. One of the most efficient strategies for shifting financial focus for the foreseeable future Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dieter3 Posted December 3, 2012 Author Share Posted December 3, 2012 I'm still up for "cheapies"! Which for me means collecting mostly variants of 7th and 8th class awards (Rising Sun and Sacred Treasure anyway!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanX Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 "Up for cheapies!" Nice motto... Could be a nice signature too :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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