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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

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Asian art and objects

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Woodblock print

Tsuba

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Print

Asian prints paintings and scrolls

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Asian furniture and folding screens

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Country of origin

South Korea

Asia

Material

Wood

Porcelain

Bronze

Ceramic

Paper

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Copper

Stoneware

Lacquer

Bamboo

Iron (cast/wrought)

Metal

Patinated bronze

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Period

Edo Period (1600-1868)

Shōwa period (1926-1989)

Meiji period (1868-1912)

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19th century

1960-1970

1850-1900

1950-1960

Late Edo period

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Muromachi period (1333-1573)

1940-1950

Heisei period (1989-present)

1910-1920

Taishō period (1912-1926)

1900-1910

2000-2010

Reiwa period (2019 - present)

2010-2020

1600-1650

Subject

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