Antique Japanese Wood Lidded Pottery Storage Box Inside 27.9x18x15.5cm X141 maki-e 18 cm tall x 10

18 cm tall x 10 cm wide x 3 cm thick

Kanji on lid: Ansei period year 4 (1857)

5 x 23 x 23 cm

Vtg Japanese Porcelain Ashtray Haizara

Antique Japanese Wood Lidded Pottery Storage Box Inside 27.9x18x15.5cm X141 maki-e 18 cm tall x 10Antique Japanese Wooden 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, and even food. It is made from strong wood and has two compartments. This Taisho period box