Vtg. Japanese Wooden Storage Box for Tea Ceremony
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.
This vintage lidded rectangular box is originally made for a small portable tea ceremony set (chabako), but is perfect for storing trinkets or use for display or other crafts/projects. There are fixed shelves as well as a narrow drawer for cloths and wagashi papers, and a movable stand for a tea whisk and whisk stand. There is a metal handle fixed to the top and a small metal knob on the door. It can comfortably fit one tea bowl, a whisk, whisk holder or matcha container (natsume), and other small, flat accessories.
- Brown
- Wood, metal
- C1950
- Item Weight: 437 grams
- Packed Weight: 850 grams
- Approx. dimension (long x wide x tall)
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Outside: 14.5 x 21.5 x 17 cm
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Inside: 13 x 20 x 16 cm
- Good condition considering age. Scratches and small chips on corners and edges. Discolorations. Space on back panel for ventilation. 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.
