Box - Wood - Hand-Carved Kamakura-bori

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Kamakura-bori mini chest in wood from Japan with three drawers, dating to 1950–1960, in good condition with small signs of ageing, dimensions 19 cm W × 21 cm D × 23 cm H, weight 1424 g, featuring a red and black Kamakura-bori lacquer surface.

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Kamakura-bori Mini Chest - Wooden - Showa Period (1926-1989)

This vintage, three-drawer wooden chest is a beautiful example of Kamakura-bori, a traditional Japanese lacquerware technique known for its deep carvings. Crafted from solid wood, the vibrant red and black lacquer surface is intricately hand-carved with bamboo motifs and honeycomb patterns, creating visual depth and tactile sensations.

This small chest is perfect for storing jewelry, writing implements, mementos, and more, adding a sophisticated touch to vintage and Japanese-style interiors.

Dimensions

Height: 23cm
Width: 19.0cm
Depth: 21.0cm
Weight: 1424g

Condition: Good

Product Description

Kamakura-bori Mini Chest - Wooden - Showa Period (1926-1989)

This vintage, three-drawer wooden chest is a beautiful example of Kamakura-bori, a traditional Japanese lacquerware technique known for its deep carvings. Crafted from solid wood, the vibrant red and black lacquer surface is intricately hand-carved with bamboo motifs and honeycomb patterns, creating visual depth and tactile sensations.

This small chest is perfect for storing jewelry, writing implements, mementos, and more, adding a sophisticated touch to vintage and Japanese-style interiors.

Dimensions

Height: 23cm
Width: 19.0cm
Depth: 21.0cm
Weight: 1424g

Condition: Good

Details

Era
1900-2000
Weight
1424 g
Title additional information
Hand-Carved Kamakura-bori
Country of Origin
Japan
Material
Wood
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
23 cm
Width
19 cm
Depth
21 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960
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Objects sold
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