Unryu - Box - Wood - Aizu Lacquer Fubako Kikyo
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Description from the seller
Traditional Japanese Aizu lacquer wooden fubako (document box) from Fukushima, Japan.
The black lacquered lid is beautifully decorated with an elegant Kikyo (Japanese bellflower) motif in red, purple, green and gold tones.
The lid bears the signature “Unryu” together with a red seal. The original storage box is included, with a label identifying the item as a wooden black lacquer bunko with Kikyo decoration.
This type of box was traditionally used in Japan for storing letters, documents and other important items.
Condition:
Excellent condition. The lacquered box appears to have been unused and has been carefully stored. The original outer storage box shows age-related wear, stains and scratches. Please check the photographs carefully for the condition.
Origin:
Aizu, Fukushima, Japan
Material:
Wood and lacquer
Dimensions:
Approx. 29.8 × 22.5 × 5.8 cm
Artist / Maker:
Unryu
Motif:
Kikyo (Japanese bellflower)
The original storage box is included.
Shipping:
The item will be carefully packed and shipped from Japan with tracking.
Traditional Japanese Aizu lacquer wooden fubako (document box) from Fukushima, Japan.
The black lacquered lid is beautifully decorated with an elegant Kikyo (Japanese bellflower) motif in red, purple, green and gold tones.
The lid bears the signature “Unryu” together with a red seal. The original storage box is included, with a label identifying the item as a wooden black lacquer bunko with Kikyo decoration.
This type of box was traditionally used in Japan for storing letters, documents and other important items.
Condition:
Excellent condition. The lacquered box appears to have been unused and has been carefully stored. The original outer storage box shows age-related wear, stains and scratches. Please check the photographs carefully for the condition.
Origin:
Aizu, Fukushima, Japan
Material:
Wood and lacquer
Dimensions:
Approx. 29.8 × 22.5 × 5.8 cm
Artist / Maker:
Unryu
Motif:
Kikyo (Japanese bellflower)
The original storage box is included.
Shipping:
The item will be carefully packed and shipped from Japan with tracking.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
1193 g
Specific region of origin
Aizu, Fukushima
Title additional information
Aizu Lacquer Fubako Kikyo
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Japan
Material
Wood
Designer/artist/maker
Unryu
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
5.8 cm
Width
22.5 cm
Depth
29.8 cm
Estimated period
1970-1980
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