Antique Japanese Shamisen Doukake Side Cover For Dou (Body) Chrysanthemum Chado Decorated with lotus flowers growing

Decorated with lotus flowers growing in water

Despite having been lovingly and carefully displayed by 3 generations of collectors

A simple and elegant piece of history that's both collectible and quite usable

1937 by the great Japanese artist Koitsu Tsuchiya (1879 to 1949)

blue and black

Antique Japanese Shamisen Doukake Side Cover For Dou (Body) Chrysanthemum Chado Decorated with lotus flowers growingThis is a Japanese doukake which is placed on the side of the shamisen body. These are used to protect and add style to the instrument. Made of silk This doukake measures about 8 1 2" any 4" (21. 5 x 10 cm). Having been well used and well loved the fabric remains in good antique condition. Please note wear makes in the attached photos. There are no stamps on the back, however, this one seems to be the same as those that are stamped with the size