This is a Japanese lacquered wooden box with a cover lid and attached tassels
6 cm long x 11 cm wide x 2
Design: bamboo and sparrow
Item weight: 799 grams
There are some inscriptions all around the bottom of the base and also on the bottom of the figurine
Vintage Japanese Wooden Lidded Pottery Box Inside 25.1x15.2x12.1cm Brown X143 soot This is a Japanese lacqueredVintage Japanese Wooden Storage Box Wooden boxes are a common method of safely keeping and storing delicate pottery, vases, and other ceramic, clay, and glass items in Japan. In addition to pottery, they are also widely used for a plethora of other traditional Japanese crafts, including kimono accessories, wrapping cloths, chopsticks, commemorative gifts, etc, and even food. This box is made from strong wood and has three compartments. It was used to