Vintage Japanese Wooden Storage Box for Hanging Scroll
Hand-crafted and in a brown color, this sturdy, slender wooden box is made to store a hanging scroll, or kakejiku. The lid fits flush on the top. It has two carved wooden brackets inside used to keep a scroll in place, attached to the box. There are some small characters on the lid mentioning Mount Yoshino.
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
- C1960
- Characters: 吉野山 Mt. Yoshino
- Item Weight: 400 grams
- Packed Weight: 700 grams
- [Approx. Inside]: 51.2 cm long x 5.9 cm wide x 5.1 cm tall
- [Approx. Outside]: 53.7 cm long x 8.3 cm wide x 7.4 cm tall
- Good condition considering age. Stains and marks. Insect holes, especially on the inside. Dents and scratches. 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.
