Vintage Japanese Wooden Storage Cover for Hanging Scroll Box
Hand-crafted and coated in a dark brown lacquer, this side-opening box is made for housing a hanging scroll box (kakejiku hako). These unique boxes help protect the scroll boxes as well as look aesthetically pleasing to the eye when stacked on shelves.
Typically on display in Japanese tokonoma alcoves in homes and other traditional establishments such as ryokan, traditional Japanese inns, hanging scrolls have various themes, from seasonal/holiday images to poems to Buddhist text and imagery. For additional decorative detail, it's popular to add scroll weights, or fuchin, which are tassels with heavy polished stones that hang from the bottom end caps.
- Wood
- C1950
- Item Weight: 775 grams
- Packed Weight: 1375 grams
- [Approx. Inside]: 73 cm long x 7.5 cm wide x 7.5 cm tall
- [Approx. Outside]: 75.5 cm long x 9.5 cm wide x 9.5 cm tall
- Good condition considering age. Label residue. Some light scratches, discolorations, and dents. Wear and tear due to age. Please view the photos carefully.
- We got this box at the famous Osu Antique Market in Nagoya, 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. We are excited to offer you a delightful glimpse of the beauty that Japan has to offer. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to get in touch with us.
