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Japanese wooden box with a red lacquer-style finish and a gold bamboo motif, measuring 4.5 cm high, 21 cm wide and 28 cm deep, weighing 580 g, made in Japan from wood and dating to circa the 1970s–1980s with minor age-related wear, its lid bearing a crest-like motif and a small seal mark, the interior a matching red tone, and it is suitable as a document box, tea utensil storage box, or presentation case.
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Japanese Red Lacquer Wooden Box with Gold Bamboo Motif
This elegant Japanese wooden box features a refined red lacquer-style finish with a beautifully applied gold bamboo motif on the lid. The vivid vermilion wood grain effect creates a striking contrast with the delicate bamboo design, symbolizing resilience and grace in traditional Japanese aesthetics.
The interior is finished in a matching deep red tone, highlighting the natural wood grain. The lid is further decorated with a stylized crest-like motif, adding a subtle decorative accent. A small seal mark is present on the lid, indicating workshop or artisan origin.
The box’s proportions suggest it may have been used as a document box, tea utensil storage box, or presentation case. Its minimalist yet sophisticated design makes it suitable both as a functional storage piece and as a decorative object reflecting Japanese craftsmanship.
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Size
Height: 4.5 cm
Width: 21 cm
Depth: 28 cm
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Weight
580 g / 0.58 kg
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Condition
Good overall condition with minor surface wear consistent with age and use. No major cracks or 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.
Japanese Red Lacquer Wooden Box with Gold Bamboo Motif
This elegant Japanese wooden box features a refined red lacquer-style finish with a beautifully applied gold bamboo motif on the lid. The vivid vermilion wood grain effect creates a striking contrast with the delicate bamboo design, symbolizing resilience and grace in traditional Japanese aesthetics.
The interior is finished in a matching deep red tone, highlighting the natural wood grain. The lid is further decorated with a stylized crest-like motif, adding a subtle decorative accent. A small seal mark is present on the lid, indicating workshop or artisan origin.
The box’s proportions suggest it may have been used as a document box, tea utensil storage box, or presentation case. Its minimalist yet sophisticated design makes it suitable both as a functional storage piece and as a decorative object reflecting Japanese craftsmanship.
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Size
Height: 4.5 cm
Width: 21 cm
Depth: 28 cm
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Weight
580 g / 0.58 kg
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Condition
Good overall condition with minor surface wear consistent with age and use. No major cracks or 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
Era
1900-2000
Weight
580 g
Country of Origin
Japan
Material
Wood
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
4.5 cm
Width
21 cm
Depth
28 cm
Estimated period
1970-1980, 1980-1990
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