漆画山久 (Shitsuga Sankyū) - Box - 山茶花蒔絵 (Sazanka Maki-e) Bunbako Document Box - Lacquerware, wood

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Japanese lacquerware Bunbako document box with Sazanka Maki-e floral motifs on a red ground, featuring gold, white and green decoration, signed Shitsuga Sankyū, dating to 1970–1990, 33 cm high, 22.5 cm wide, 6.5 cm deep, made of lacquerware on wood, in unused condition with the original storage box.

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An elegant Japanese lacquerware document box, or 文箱 (Bunbako), decorated with refined 山茶花 (Sazanka) floral motifs executed in 蒔絵 (Maki-e) style. The rich deep red lacquer ground beautifully complements the gold, white, and green floral decoration, creating a graceful seasonal composition associated with traditional Japanese aesthetics.

Signed 漆画山久 (Shitsuga Sankyū), the piece reflects the decorative lacquer artistry popular in the late Shōwa period, combining practical function with ornamental craftsmanship. The spacious interior was designed for storing letters, documents, calligraphy paper, or personal items, making it suitable both as a collector’s display object and as an elegant utility piece.

Preserved in unused condition with the original storage box. Minor age-related wear and stains are present on the outer box due to long-term storage. A tasteful example of vintage Japanese lacquer craftsmanship appealing to collectors of 和風工芸 (Wafū Kōgei) and traditional interior objects.


Method of Shipment
FedEx or Japan Post

NOTICE
The lot will be carefully packaged and shipped by FedEx or Japan Post.
Delivery usually takes 1–2 weeks.
The shipping method may vary depending on the item price and size.

Sometimes Customs or the delivery company in your country may contact you by phone or email for clearance. Please make sure you are available to respond.
If not, the parcel may be returned to me, and reshipping will cost more than twice the original shipping fee.

I appreciate your cooperation.

An elegant Japanese lacquerware document box, or 文箱 (Bunbako), decorated with refined 山茶花 (Sazanka) floral motifs executed in 蒔絵 (Maki-e) style. The rich deep red lacquer ground beautifully complements the gold, white, and green floral decoration, creating a graceful seasonal composition associated with traditional Japanese aesthetics.

Signed 漆画山久 (Shitsuga Sankyū), the piece reflects the decorative lacquer artistry popular in the late Shōwa period, combining practical function with ornamental craftsmanship. The spacious interior was designed for storing letters, documents, calligraphy paper, or personal items, making it suitable both as a collector’s display object and as an elegant utility piece.

Preserved in unused condition with the original storage box. Minor age-related wear and stains are present on the outer box due to long-term storage. A tasteful example of vintage Japanese lacquer craftsmanship appealing to collectors of 和風工芸 (Wafū Kōgei) and traditional interior objects.


Method of Shipment
FedEx or Japan Post

NOTICE
The lot will be carefully packaged and shipped by FedEx or Japan Post.
Delivery usually takes 1–2 weeks.
The shipping method may vary depending on the item price and size.

Sometimes Customs or the delivery company in your country may contact you by phone or email for clearance. Please make sure you are available to respond.
If not, the parcel may be returned to me, and reshipping will cost more than twice the original shipping fee.

I appreciate your cooperation.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Japan
Manufacturer/brand
漆画山久 (Shitsuga Sankyū)
Material
Lacquerware, wood
Model
山茶花蒔絵 (Sazanka Maki-e) Bunbako Document Box
Colour
Gold, Green, Red, White
Condition
As new - unused
Height
33 cm
Width
22.5 cm
Depth
6.5 cm
Estimated period
1970–1990
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Objects sold
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