Japanese Wooden Pottery 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 antique medium two-compartment lidded rectangular box is made for a set of small dishes or plates (stacked), but is perfect for storing trinkets or use for display or other crafts/projects.
- Kanji on side: dish/plate (sara), other kanji unreadable
- Wood
- Item Weight: 916 grams
- Packed Weight: 2116 grams
- C1900
- Approx. dimension (long x wide x tall)
- Outside: 28.5 x 15 x 25.5 cm
- Inside: [Total] 26.5 x 13 x 23 cm, [Compartments] 12.8 x 13 x 23 cm
- Good condition considering age. Large crack on lid. Marks and stains. Small chips. Insect damage on bottom. Brackets on lid missing. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos carefully.
- We got this box at an estate sale in Nagano, 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 please contact us.
