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 tall, lidded rectangular box is made for a decorative incense burner, but is perfect for storing trinkets or use for display or other crafts/projects. It features a flat blue and white cord for tying the box.
- Kanji on lid: Incense burner (kouro), Foo dog/lion dog (karajishi).
- Kanji inside lid: Made by Takashi (takashi saku)
- Wood
- Item Weight: 287 grams
- Packed Weight: 987 grams
- C1970
- Approx. dimension (long x wide x tall)
- Outside: 12.5 x 12.5 x 20 cm
- Inside: 10.5 x 10.5 x 18.5 cm
- Good condition considering age. 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.
