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Which object in a Japanese writing box was considered the most precious and permanent?
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The inkstone was the most precious and permanent object in a Japanese writing set. It is a mortar used for mixing dry ink with water for the purposes of writing. You'll find a selection of Japanese writing boxes on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Lacquered Japanese Writing Box, Mid 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A Lacquered Japanese writing box with metal detailing, mid 20th century. The box has signs of
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Other Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Japanese Lacquer Writing Box
Located in Pasadena, CA
This Japanese writing box dates to circa 1950 and is detailed with a raised lacquer scene of
Category
20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
$316 Sale Price
20% Off
A Japanese Elm Storage Box
Located in Grange-Over-Sands, GB
An early 20thC Japanese writing box, with various storage compartments, tin water / ink containers
Category
Antique 1890s Furniture
Materials
Elm
Antique Student Pencil Box Japanese Lacquer Ware Writing Japan
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A Japanese lacquer writing box 19th Century
Of rectangular shape, overall painted in famille rose
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes
Materials
Lacquer
$398 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Student Pencil Box Japanese Lacquer Ware Writing Japan
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A Japanese lacquer writing box 19th Century
Of rectangular shape, overall painted in gold with a
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes
Materials
Lacquer
$238 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Cleric's Writing Slope, Japanese, Lacquer, Correspondence Box, Art Deco
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage cleric's writing slope. A Japanese, red lacquer travelling correspondence box
Category
Vintage 1930s Japanese Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Lacquer
