Japanese Lacquered Wooden Lidded Fumibako Letter Box Vtg Shunkei Nuri Book FB76 kanji This piece was purchased from

This piece was purchased from the famous Osu Antique Market in Nagoya

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2 cups and wood mats

This piece is unsigned but was part of a personal collection via the Japanese artist Yoshihiro Hagino

this katagami stencil with silk mesh backing is decorated with the traditional water patterns called seigaiha

Japanese Lacquered Wooden Lidded Fumibako Letter Box Vtg Shunkei Nuri Book FB76 kanji This piece was purchased fromJapanese Lacquered Lidded Fumibako Box This is a Japanese lacquered wooden letter box (ofumibako). It is traditionally used to store letters, small books, important documents, paper, and other stationary items. It can also be used for Buddhist altar prayer books, prayer beads, charms, and for incense storage. This classic brown shunkei nuri lacquer piece is a beautiful decorative and functional addition to any home or office space. It features a