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1870s-1920s Japanese Antique paper covered wooden box wabi sabi primitive Meiji
$1,380
£1,040.88
€1,202.22
CA$1,933.48
A$2,149.91
CHF 1,125.52
MX$26,261.59
NOK 14,143.25
SEK 13,304.56
DKK 8,974.51
About the Item
New finds from Tohoku area, Japan.
Paper covered wooden box with lid - a product of Meiji to Taisho period (1868-1926) estimate from the style & conditions.
Can be displayed as an unique wabi sabi art piece, also as display stand with storage capacity.
Box is fully covered even the bottom of the box to the inside - inside of the lid too. There're the legs attached.
This type of papers are called "Shibugami", the paper stained / coated with Kakishibu (persimmon tannin), this is a traditional technic to reinforce the paper, so the box coated with Shibugami prevents the humidity, molds / bug damages.
Probably used as a storage box for something delicate, especially needs to keep away from the wet - probably papers or fabrics, the shape of the box would fit these usage.
There're 6 pairs of wooden brackets attached inside of the box. No shelf boards left, but still able to add.
Box inner dimensions : w 29.53 in / h 17.72 in / d 8.86 in (w 750mm / h 450mm / d 225mm)
Actual item weight : 15.21 lbs (6.9 kg)
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We're eco-friendly, organic-oriented vintage wood furniture & fitting seller.
Avoiding the harsh chemicals as much as possible, using organic & traditional materials in the whole process, especially cleaning, repaint / refinish.
- using non-toxic, eco-friendly method when cleaning & repairing the item
- using organic & traditional materials (beeswax, linseed oil, urushi lacquer, persimmon tannin, burnt pine ink, etc) for repainted/re-finished items
- repairing the necessary parts for long-lasting use
- Dimensions:Height: 19.69 in (50 cm)Width: 31.11 in (79 cm)Depth: 9.85 in (25 cm)
- Style:Meiji (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:Circa 1870s - 1920s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:常陸大宮市, JP
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU9981246340662
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