Japanese Wooden Urushi Lacquer Box with Lid, 1920s

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This antique Japanese wooden lacquerware box with a lid, finished in an elegant reddish-brown urushi lacquer, is a classic example … Read more This antique Japanese wooden lacquerware box with a lid, finished in an elegant reddish-brown urushi lacquer, is a classic example of fuchidaka-nuri serving boxes.

Dimensions: height 8 cm, width 22.5 cm, depth 22.5 cm.

The underside bears the inscription 静仙 (Seisen/Shizusen), likely a reference to the maker or workshop.

Traditionally, this box was used for serving and storing refined dishes or sweets such as wagashi. During serving, the lid could be used as a small display due to its shape.

Today, this versatile box is perfect as a stylish vide-poche, a storage box for jewelry, writing utensils, or other small valuables. Its timeless appearance and refined craftsmanship make it an authentic Japanese accent that effortlessly fits into any elegant interior. See less