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Kamakura-bori Wakamiya Small five-drawer wooden chest from Japan, dating to the 1950s Showa era, with red and black lacquer and hand-carved bamboo motifs and honeycomb patterns, dimensions 32.7 × 20.3 × 25.3 cm, weight 3074 g, in good condition with some age-related signs.
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Product Description
Kamakura-bori Wakamiya Small 5-Drawer Chest - Wooden - Showa Era (1926-1989)
This vintage 5-drawer wooden chest is a beautiful example of Kamakura-bori, a traditional Japanese lacquerware technique characterized by deep carvings. Made from solid wood, the vibrant red and black lacquered surface is adorned with intricately hand-carved bamboo motifs and honeycomb patterns, creating visual depth and tactile pleasure.
This small chest is perfect for storing jewelry, writing instruments, mementos, and other items, adding a sophisticated touch to vintage or Japanese-style interiors.
Dimensions
Height: 32.7cm
Width: 20.3cm
Depth: 25.3cm
Weight: 3074g
Condition: Good; some signs of age-related deterioration are visible.
Product Description
Kamakura-bori Wakamiya Small 5-Drawer Chest - Wooden - Showa Era (1926-1989)
This vintage 5-drawer wooden chest is a beautiful example of Kamakura-bori, a traditional Japanese lacquerware technique characterized by deep carvings. Made from solid wood, the vibrant red and black lacquered surface is adorned with intricately hand-carved bamboo motifs and honeycomb patterns, creating visual depth and tactile pleasure.
This small chest is perfect for storing jewelry, writing instruments, mementos, and other items, adding a sophisticated touch to vintage or Japanese-style interiors.
Dimensions
Height: 32.7cm
Width: 20.3cm
Depth: 25.3cm
Weight: 3074g
Condition: Good; some signs of age-related deterioration are visible.

