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Japanese Antique Paper Covered Wooden Box, Late 19th Century

$680
£508.97
€588.12
CA$942.93
A$1,056.21
CHF 549.11
MX$13,042.02
NOK 6,995.23
SEK 6,612.90
DKK 4,388.88
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About the Item

Old box made of cedar wood covered with paper. It is from around the Meiji era (1868-1912). Details of what it is used for are unknown, but it is a perfect item for creating a wabi-sabi space, which is rare to find.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15.16 in (38.5 cm)Width: 15.36 in (39 cm)Depth: 13.98 in (35.5 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Late 19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Tokyo, JP
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2614332863222

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