Japanese 文箱 (Fubako) – Aizu Lacquerware, Fan-Shaped Pine Maki-e and Chinkin This beautiful Japanese 文箱 (Fubako) is a traditional Aizu-nuri (Aizu lacquerware) piece, featuring an elegant fan-shaped pine tree design. The exterior is decorated with a striking golden pine motif arranged in a fan shape. The radiating lines of the pine needles create a sense of movement and balance against the lacquered surface, highlighting the refined beauty of traditional Japanese decorative arts. Pine trees are regarded as auspicious symbols in Japanese culture, representing longevity, resilience and good fortune. The fan-shaped composition adds a graceful touch to this traditional motif, creating an elegant and timeless design. The decoration features traditional Japanese lacquer techniques, including maki-e and chinkin, which bring fine detail and a beautiful golden finish to the pine motif. This type of box is also known as a Hira-bunko or Temoto-bako and is traditionally used to store letters, postcards, documents and other treasured small items. It can also be displayed as a decorative piece. Details * Material: Wood * Craft: Aizu-nuri (Aizu lacquerware) * Techniques: Maki-e and Chinkin * Design: Fan-shaped pine (扇松) * Type: 文箱 (Fubako), Japanese document box Dimensions & Weight * Fubako: Approx. 11.81 × 8.86 × 2.36 in (30 × 22.5 × 6 cm) * Weight: Approx. 30.16 oz (855 g) * Storage box: Included Condition New and unused. Packaging & Shipping The item will be carefully packaged using protective materials for safe international shipping. It will be shipped with tracking and insurance to ensure it arrives safely.