Vintage Japanese Wooden Storage Box for Small Plates
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 shallow rectangular vintage wooden box with a lid is made to hold a six piece set of small plates. It can also be used for general storage of trinkets or use for display or other crafts/projects.
- Kanji on box: Small plates (meimeizara), 6 pieces, Made by Seifu (seifu saku), Western (seibu), land improvement (tochi kairyo)
- Wood
- C1950
- Item Weight: 234 grams
- Packed Weight: 534 grams
- Approx. dimension (long x wide x tall)
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Inside: 26.5 x 13 x 5 cm
- Outside: 28 x 14 x 6 cm
- Good condition considering age. Some scratches and discolorations. Lid is slightly warped. 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.
