Japanese Brushed Lacquer Lidded Fumibako Box
This is a Japanese lacquered wooden letter box (fumibako). It is traditionally used to store letters, small books, important documents, paper, and other stationary items.
It is also often used for Buddhist items, such as altar prayer books, prayer beads, charms, and for incense storage.
This beautiful medium brown brushed lacquer box has campanula bell flowers (kikyo) in the lid. Each flower is made of thin, individually cut pieces of wood adhered to the lid and lacquered over. Raden, or thin slices of abalone shell add extra elegant detail.
- Brown
- Wood
- C1970
- Item weight: 963 grams
- Packed weight: 1300 grams
- Approx. [Inside] 28.5 cm long x 21.5 cm wide x 5 cm deep; [Outside] 31.5 cm long x 23.5 cm wide x 6.5 cm tall
- Good condition considering its age. Some scratches on lid. Flower is chipped. Raden is cracked and chipped. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos.
- Acquired from a friend's home in Gifu, 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 don't hesitate to get in touch with us.
