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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) Dear customer - feel free to inquire me for the shipping fee quote. The shipping fee showed in the page is automatically calculated by the system, I'm able to offer reasonable quote via Fedex. *** 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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