Japanese Lidded Wooden Storage 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 vintage Japanese handcrafted long and shallow wooden box. It is stained a dark brown color. The lid fits flat on the top loosely and held in place by two wooden brackets on the backside. This box appears to have been used for some sort of calligraphy materials, paints, or other ink as there are black ink marks all over the inside.
- Brown
- Wood
- C1950
- Kanji: Mita Yoshizo (owner's name), Matsueda village
- Item Weight: 1200 grams
- Packed Weight: 1700 grams
- Approx. dimension (long x wide x tall)
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Inside: 44 x 30 x 8.5 cm
- Outside: 45.5 x 31.5 x 10.5 cm
- Good condition considering age. Joint at one corner is loose. Ink stains on inside. 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.
