Antique Japanese Wooden Lacquerware Storage Box Inside 35x35x35cm Lid Brown X229 Square Folk crafts

Folk crafts

the most common being ones with a handle crafted into the side

Design: Takasago (old couple with a broom)

昭和十三年三月五日 Showa 13 (1938) March 5th

Antique Japanese Wooden Lacquerware Storage Box Inside 35x35x35cm Lid Brown X229 Square Folk craftsAntique Japanese Wooden Storage Box Wooden boxes are a standard method of safely keeping and storing delicate pottery, vases, and other ceramic, clay, and glass items in Japan. In addition to pottery, they are widely used for many traditional Japanese crafts, including kimono accessories, wrapping cloths, chopsticks, commemorative gifts, etc, and even food. This antique lidded box, originally made to hold lacquerware trays, is made of lightweight wood