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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

Japan -   - 1950-1960

Box - Wood - Hand-Carved Kamakura-bori

Japanese Art

Reserve price

No reserve price

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Location

Japan

The Netherlands

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United Kingdom

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Poland

United States

Switzerland

Hungary

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Norway

Portugal

Romania

Slovenia

Size

S (10–40 cm)

M (40–80 cm)

XS (under 10 cm)

XXL (over 160 cm)

L (80–120 cm)

XL (120–160 cm)

Dimensions

Height

Width

Depth

Object

Asian art and objects

Woodblock print

Vase

Katana

Asian prints paintings and scrolls

Asian ceramics glass and metalwork

Print

Tsuba

Sculpture

Asian furniture and folding screens

Hanging scroll (Kakejiku)

Enamel sign

Sword

Noh mask

Netsuke

Chawan

Kokeshi doll

Okimono

Tea bowl

Tea caddy/ box

Plate

Decorative ornament

Mask

Country of origin

South Korea

Material

Wood

Porcelain

Ceramic

Bronze

Paper

Silk

Copper

Enamel

Stoneware

Lacquer

Bamboo

Gold

Iron (cast)

Steel

Iron (cast/wrought)

Clay

Pottery

Boxwood

Gold leaf

Brass

Metal

Iron

Plastic

Glass

Earthenware

Condition

Good condition

Excellent condition

Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes

Fair condition

Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear

Fair

Good condition - used with small signs of ageing

Poor - heavily used with major cracks, damages or major parts missing

As new - unused

Fair condition -  heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing

Good

Very good

Poor

Fair condition, see description

Excellent

Reasonable condition, see description

Fine

Very good +

Ungraded

Needs restoration

Good condition, used with some signs of wear

Reasonable

Extras

No extra's

Slipcase

Drum sticks

Without original box

unboxed

with original box

Period

Edo Period (1600-1868)

1970-1980

Shōwa period (1926-1989)

Meiji period (1868-1912)

1980-1990

19th century

1990-2000

20th century

1960-1970

1950-1960

1850-1900

Late Edo period

2020+

1930-1940

Muromachi period (1333-1573)

1900-1910

1940-1950

1920-1930

Taishō period (1912-1926)

1800-1850

2010-2020

2000-2010

1910-1920

1600-1650

Reiwa period (2019 - present)

Subject

Animals

Nude

Mythology

Day scene

Portrait

Historical scene

Nature

Night scene

Famous landmarks

Plants and flowers

Landscape

Religion

Still life

Winter scene

Interior scene

Military

War history

Style

Classical

Vintage

Contemporary

Antique

Arts & Crafts

Folk Art

Antique inspired

Japanese Art

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