Vtg. 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 vintage five-compartment lidded rectangular box is made for a set of small tea cups, but is perfect for storing trinkets or use for display or other crafts/projects.
- Kanji on lid: Tea cup (kumidashi wan), Made by Eisen (eisen saku)
- Wood
- Item Weight: 338 grams
- Packed Weight: 1038 grams
- C1970
- Approx. dimension (long x wide x tall)
- Outside: 36 x 9.5 x 9.5 cm
- Inside: [Total] 35.5 x 8.5 x 8.5 cm, [Compartments] 6.5 x 8.5 x 8.5 cm
- Good condition considering age. Some scuffs on lid. 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.
