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Vintage Japanese lacquered document box (fumibako) by ZOHIKO of Kyoto, with a Hiten motif, dating from the Showa era (1950s), in wood with internal dimensions 27.5 × 21 × 4.7 cm, in good used condition with minor aging marks and a damaged red decorative element on the lid.
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Old Japanese lacquered document box ZOHIKO (Kyoto) - Hiten motif - Japan - Showa period (1926 - 1989)
Exceptional and authentic traditional Japanese lacquer storage box (Fumibako), created by the prestigious house ZOHIKO (象彦) in Kyoto, famous for its exquisite lacquers.
Authenticity is certified by the red brand seal affixed to the label of its original protective box (bearing the inscription "書類入" / Document box). The artwork paper of this outer box (dimensions: 30.5 x 26 x 5.5 cm) was originally decorated with gold dust (Kin-sunago), which over time has developed a magnificent antique, dark patina.
Art & Motif: The lid features a magnificent fine engraving of a Hiten (飛天 / Apsara), a Buddhist celestial deity flying among the clouds while holding a lotus flower. A motif of great serenity.
Dimensions of the lacquer box (inner box): Length: 27.5 cm; Width: 21 cm; Height: 4.7 cm (Ideal size for storing beautiful letters, stationery, writing instruments, notebooks or precious objects).
Condition (Noted for collectors/restorers): Authentic vintage-era item with signs of time. Important: A portion of the red decorative element on the lid is damaged and has detached from the box (visible in photos). The item is sold as is, ideal for collectors accepting its patina or for lovers of lacquered art restoration (Urushi).
Old Japanese lacquered document box ZOHIKO (Kyoto) - Hiten motif - Japan - Showa period (1926 - 1989)
Exceptional and authentic traditional Japanese lacquer storage box (Fumibako), created by the prestigious house ZOHIKO (象彦) in Kyoto, famous for its exquisite lacquers.
Authenticity is certified by the red brand seal affixed to the label of its original protective box (bearing the inscription "書類入" / Document box). The artwork paper of this outer box (dimensions: 30.5 x 26 x 5.5 cm) was originally decorated with gold dust (Kin-sunago), which over time has developed a magnificent antique, dark patina.
Art & Motif: The lid features a magnificent fine engraving of a Hiten (飛天 / Apsara), a Buddhist celestial deity flying among the clouds while holding a lotus flower. A motif of great serenity.
Dimensions of the lacquer box (inner box): Length: 27.5 cm; Width: 21 cm; Height: 4.7 cm (Ideal size for storing beautiful letters, stationery, writing instruments, notebooks or precious objects).
Condition (Noted for collectors/restorers): Authentic vintage-era item with signs of time. Important: A portion of the red decorative element on the lid is damaged and has detached from the box (visible in photos). The item is sold as is, ideal for collectors accepting its patina or for lovers of lacquered art restoration (Urushi).
Details
Era
1900-2000
Country of origin
Japan
Material
Wood
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
4.7 cm
Width
27.5 cm
Depth
21 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960
