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A Showa-era Japanese wooden kodansu chest (kabazaiku cherry bark work) from Kakunodate, Akita, with plum blossom metal fittings, red felt lining, dimensions 17 cm high by 21.5 cm wide by 14.5 cm deep, weight 1.3 kg, in good condition.
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This is a small traditional Japanese wooden chest (kodansu) crafted in the Kabazaiku (cherry bark work) technique, a renowned folk craft from Kakunodate, Akita Prefecture.
Kabazaiku is characterized by the use of polished wild cherry bark, prized for its warm luster, durability, and refined natural patterns.
This compact chest features multiple drawers of varying depths, making it ideal for storing small valuables, accessories, or personal items. The drawer fronts are decorated with delicate metal fittings depicting plum blossoms, a classic Japanese motif symbolizing perseverance and elegance.
Inside the drawers, red felt lining remains, suggesting it was carefully used and originally intended for precious items.
With its rich patina and balanced proportions, this Showa-period piece beautifully represents mid-20th-century Japanese craftsmanship and is well suited for collectors of traditional Japanese crafts or interior decor with a wabi-sabi aesthetic.
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Size
Height: 17 cm
Width: 21.5 cm
Depth: 14.5 cm
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Weight
1300 g / 1.3 kg
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Condition
Good vintage condition with visible age-related wear, surface scratches, and natural patina consistent with Showa-era use; no major structural damage observed.
Seller's Story
I am a Japanese seller based in Yamaguchi, specializing in traditional Japanese crafts, antiques, and decorative art.
I personally source items from old Japanese warehouses, local antique markets, and private collections.
All items are carefully photographed and described to show their true condition.
I enjoy sharing authentic Japanese culture with collectors around the world.
This is a small traditional Japanese wooden chest (kodansu) crafted in the Kabazaiku (cherry bark work) technique, a renowned folk craft from Kakunodate, Akita Prefecture.
Kabazaiku is characterized by the use of polished wild cherry bark, prized for its warm luster, durability, and refined natural patterns.
This compact chest features multiple drawers of varying depths, making it ideal for storing small valuables, accessories, or personal items. The drawer fronts are decorated with delicate metal fittings depicting plum blossoms, a classic Japanese motif symbolizing perseverance and elegance.
Inside the drawers, red felt lining remains, suggesting it was carefully used and originally intended for precious items.
With its rich patina and balanced proportions, this Showa-period piece beautifully represents mid-20th-century Japanese craftsmanship and is well suited for collectors of traditional Japanese crafts or interior decor with a wabi-sabi aesthetic.
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Size
Height: 17 cm
Width: 21.5 cm
Depth: 14.5 cm
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Weight
1300 g / 1.3 kg
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Condition
Good vintage condition with visible age-related wear, surface scratches, and natural patina consistent with Showa-era use; no major structural damage observed.
Seller's Story
I am a Japanese seller based in Yamaguchi, specializing in traditional Japanese crafts, antiques, and decorative art.
I personally source items from old Japanese warehouses, local antique markets, and private collections.
All items are carefully photographed and described to show their true condition.
I enjoy sharing authentic Japanese culture with collectors around the world.
Details
Dynastic Style/Period
20th century
Country of Origin
Japan
Material
Wood
Height
17 cm
Width
21.5 cm
Depth
14.5 cm
Condition
Good condition
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