Vintage Japanese Silk Fabric-Covered Storage Box for Hanging Scroll
Crafted from heavy paper and an iridescent floral red silk fabric, this Japanese scroll box (kakejiku hako) is made to store a hanging scroll. The lid is comprised of folding pieces of the box and is secured via two plastic toggles on the side. There are two carved wooden brackets inside to hold a scroll in place.
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.
- Paper, fabric
- C1970
- Kanji on lid: Masterpiece Autumn Painting
- Item Weight: 496 grams
- Packed Weight: 1096 grams
- [Approx. Inside]: 47 cm long x 5 cm wide x 5.5 cm tall
- [Approx. Outside]: 49 cm long x 7 cm wide x 7 cm tall
- Good condition considering age. Some light scratches, discolorations, and dents. 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 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.
