Japanese Lidded Wooden Storage Cooler 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.
This is a handcrafted large sturdy Japanese wooden storage box. It is lined with thin metal sheets on the inside both box and lid and was used as a cooler box for seaweed sales and shipment. There are large kanji on the sides.
- Brown
- Wood, metal
- C1940
- Kanji on sides: Nori (seaweed), Marusa (logo and shop name), telephone number for representative
- Item Weight: 4100 grams
- Packed Weight: 5100 grams
- Approx. dimension (long x wide x tall)
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Inside: 34.5 x 46 x 22.5 cm
- Outside: 39 x 50 x 25 cm
- Good condition considering age. Paper wrapping on outside peeling/torn. Small chips and cracks. Some scratches and discolorations. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos carefully.
- We got this box at an auction in Tajimi, Gifu
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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.
