Antique Japanese Wooden Storage Box
Wooden boxes are a common method of safely keeping and storing delicate pottery, vases, and other ceramic, clay, and glass items in Japan. In addition to pottery, they are also widely used for a plethora of other traditional Japanese crafts, including kimono accessories, wrapping cloths, chopsticks, commemorative gifts, etc, and even food.
It is made from strong wood and has two compartments. This Taisho period box was used to store plates and it is excellent for general storage, DIY, or decoration.
- Brown
- Wood
- 1919
- Some characters on box: 大正八年八月 taisho hachi-nen hachi-gatsu Taisho 8 (1919), August; 松田宮治郎 Matsuda Miyajiro (artist's name); 皿 sara plate
- Item Weight: 855 grams
- Packed Weight: 1455 grams
- Approx. dimension (long x wide x tall)
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Inside: 27.9 x 18 x 15.5 cm
- Outside: 30 x 19.8 x 17.8 cm
- Compartments: 13.5 x 18 x 13.8 cm AND 13.7 x 18 x 13.8 cm
- Good condition considering age. Dents, marks and stains. Lid is warped. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos carefully.
- We got this box at an estate sale in Nagano, Japan
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About Us: We are Dan and Maiko. Since moving to Japan in 2001, we have gained a vast knowledge of Japanese antiques and vintage items and we are happy to bring you many beautiful items from Japan. If you have any questions please contact us.
