This is a rare vintage Japanese wooden medicine box with a drawer, associated with “Kerorin,” one of Japan’s most iconic pain relief medicine brands. Kerorin was introduced in the Taisho era and became a household name for treating headaches, toothaches, and neuralgia. Widely used from pre-war Japan through the Showa period, it remains famous today, especially through the well-known yellow “Kerorin bath buckets”, now considered symbols of Japanese retro culture. This box was likely used in pharmacies or traditional medicine distribution systems, known as Oki-gusuri (placed medicines). The bold black lettering on the red-painted surface reflects the strong visual identity and commercial design of early Japanese pharmaceutical culture. Surviving examples like this are increasingly rare, making this piece highly desirable for collectors of Japanese medical history, Showa-era memorabilia, and retro advertising items. Size Approx. 23 × 19 × 12 cm Weight: 483 g Please allow for slight measurement differences due to manual measuring. Condition Overall age-related stains, discoloration, fading, and surface wear One drawer handle is detached, so careful handling is required Interior shows natural aging and signs of past use Drawer structure remains intact and functional These features are consistent with genuine age and historical use. Notes Please handle with care, especially around the handle area No restoration or repairs have been made Recommended for buyers familiar with antique and vintage items " Notice The lot will be carefully packed and shipped via Japan Post, DHL, or FedEx, depending on the situation. Delivery usually takes about 3 weeks. Import duties, taxes, and handling fees are not included in the item price or shipping cost. Please note that some regions may incur additional ELEVATED RISK surcharges. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility. Your country’s customs office or the shipping carrier may contact you by phone or email for customs clearance. Please make sure you are available to answer. If you miss the call and the item is returned to me, reshipping will require double the original shipping fee. Thank you very much for your understanding and cooperation."