Japanese Brushed Lacquer Wood Lidded Fumibako Letter Box Vtg Simple Brown FB87 thunder crest this combination of woven bamboo

this combination of woven bamboo and lacquer is called rantai shikki

its intricate designs made by hand-cutting the paper make it a beautiful piece to use in home and office decor

The clasp has a round image of an old National Fire Department crest that consists of a triangular shape with leaves and a cherry blossom

Shokudai is said to ward off the darkness in the human heart with the light that shows the wisdom of Buddha

Wearing a red Kimono and red Hakama

Japanese Brushed Lacquer Wood Lidded Fumibako Letter Box Vtg Simple Brown FB87 thunder crest this combination of woven bambooJapanese Brushed Lacquer Lidded Fumibako Letter Box This is a Japanese brushed lacquer wooden letter box (fumibako). It is traditionally used to store letters, small books, important documents, paper, and other stationary items. It is also often used for Buddhist items, such as altar prayer books, prayer beads, charms, and for incense storage. This beautiful medium brown brushed lacquered box with a simple design was a commemorative gift to someone.