Antique Japanese Wooden Storage Box for Sake Cups
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 square vintage wooden storage box with a lid is made to hold a 20 piece set of sake cups. It can also be used for general storage of trinkets or use for display or other crafts/projects. It contains small holes in the base to wrap with twine or fabric cord.
- Kanji on sides: Matsuda Miyajirou (owner's name), August Taisho 8 (1919), Fukutomi (place), For daily use (fudanyou), sake cups for 20 people inside
- Wood
- C1919
- Item Weight: 736 grams
- Packed Weight: 1000 grams
- Approx. dimension (long x wide x tall)
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Inside: 18 x 18 x 16.5 cm
- Outside: 20 x 20 x 19.5 cm
- Good condition considering age. Some scratches and discoloration. Small dents in lid. Some warping on lid and one side. 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.
