Item Description A Matched Pair of Kamakura-bori Lacquerware: Vanity Chest with Drawers & Jewelry Box This exceptional set of two Kamakura-bori lacquerware pieces offers a rare opportunity to acquire a harmonious pair sharing the same distinctive aesthetic — a bold red and black carved lacquer finish with the characteristic nishiki-mon (tortoiseshell) ground pattern that has defined this centuries-old craft tradition. About Kamakura-bori (鎌倉彫) Kamakura-bori is a distinguished Japanese lacquerware tradition originating in the Kamakura period (1185–1333), initially developed by Buddhist craftsmen carving altar implements. Unlike Chinese carved lacquer, Kamakura-bori is carved from wood first, then finished with multiple layers of lacquer — typically in the signature red-over-black layering — creating the dramatic two-tone relief that makes each piece unmistakable. Today, Kamakura-bori is recognized as one of Japan's premier traditional crafts. Piece 1: Kamakura-bori Vanity Chest with Drawers (小鏡台 / Kogagami-dai) A portable vanity chest of elegant proportion, featuring a arched carrying handle with brass fittings and two pull-out drawers with metal knobs. The front face is dramatically carved with a bold botan (peony) in full bloom surrounded by the honeycomb nishiki ground, while the sides display the textured ground pattern alone, creating a pleasing contrast. The top opens to reveal a gilt-toned mirror — a beautiful and functional feature. The interiors of both drawers are finished in natural paulownia wood, pleasantly fragrant and gentle on stored items. Piece 2: Kamakura-bori Jewelry Box with Lock & Music Box (宝石箱) A generously sized jewelry box featuring the same red-and-black nishiki-mon ground as its companion piece, carved on the lid with a graceful ume (plum blossom) branch — a motif symbolizing elegance and the arrival of spring. The box opens with a functioning lock (key included) to reveal a richly appointed red velvet interior: a mirror set into the lid, multiple compartments, a ring roll, and a lower drawer — everything a serious jewelry collection demands. A music box mechanism is fitted, though it is currently non-functional. The front panel is carved with additional plum blossom and pine motifs. Acquiring both pieces together means a perfectly coordinated display for a dressing table or vanity corner, uniting the same craft tradition, color palette, and decorative vocabulary into a cohesive ensemble — far more striking than either piece alone. Neither piece bears a maker's signature, consistent with many fine Kamakura-bori workshop productions intended for personal use rather than exhibition. Size Piece 1 — Vanity Chest: Height: 30 cm Width: 28 cm Depth: 21 cm Piece 2 — Jewelry Box: Height: 12.5 cm Width: 34 cm Depth: 19 cm Weight Piece 1 — Vanity Chest: 1,688 g Piece 2 — Jewelry Box: 1,332 g Combined: approximately 3,020 g (3.02 kg) Condition Both pieces are pre-owned and in good overall condition consistent with age and use; the vanity chest has minor surface scratches but both drawers open and close smoothly, while the jewelry box shows no significant exterior damage, though the interior fabric has some soiling, a small area of velvet lining has been repaired, and the music box mechanism is non-functional — the lock and key work correctly. ★NOITICE★ This item is large and will be shipped via Japan Post surface (sea) mail. Delivery takes at least 3 months, so please be patient and do not open a claim during this period. Please note: Surface mail is not available for the following countries: Ukraine / Kazakhstan / Kyrgyzstan / Croatia / Georgia (Géorgie) / Sweden / Tajikistan / Denmark (incl. Faroe Islands) / Belarus (Bélarus) / Malta / Romania / Russian Federation / If your shipping address is in one of these countries, we must use an alternative method (extra cost) or cancel the order. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included and are the buyer’s responsibility. Your local customs or delivery service may contact you via phone or email for clearance procedures. Please ensure you can respond. If unanswered, the parcel may be returned, and re-shipping will cost more than double. Thank you very much for your understanding and cooperation.