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Vintage Handcrafted 金沢金箔Kanazawa Gold Leaf Craft 硯箱Suzuribako (Writing Box) – Floral Design with Iridescent Butterfly

Size Height: 3 cm×Width: 15 cm×Depth: 15 cm

Shipping method: DHL Express

金沢金箔Kanazawa gold leaf is renowned worldwide for its extraordinary craftsmanship. Gold leaf used in this tradition is beaten to an extreme thinness of approximately 1/10,000 to 1/20,000 of a millimeter—so delicate that light can pass through it. By blending minute amounts of silver and copper, artisans create the elegant and richly nuanced golden tone characteristic of Kanazawa gold leaf. Traditional production methods, including the hand-crafted En-tsuke technique using handmade Japanese paper, have been recognized as part of UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage, reflecting the cultural significance and exceptional skill behind this art form.

This elegant Japanese decorative box is a fine example of Kanazawa gold leaf craftsmanship.

Originally made as a 硯箱Suzuribako (traditional writing box), this piece is offered as the container only, without its original writing implements. The interior features a vivid vermilion-red tray insert and black lacquered compartment, creating a striking contrast with the gold exterior.

Good vintage condition with minor signs of age and handling. The gold leaf decoration, floral motifs, and butterfly ornament remain attractive and well preserved.