Japanese Lacquered Wooden Lidded Fumibako Letter Box Shunkei-nuri Makie FB75 Imari Design: Red tray

Design: Red tray

Item weight: 706 grams

18 cm long x 22 cm wide x 24

This is a vintage Japanese candle-style Ouchi lantern

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Japanese Lacquered Wooden Lidded Fumibako Letter Box Shunkei-nuri Makie FB75 Imari Design: Red trayJapanese Lacquered Lidded Fumibako Box This is a Japanese lacquered wooden letter box (ofumibako). It is traditionally used to store letters, small books, important documents, paper, and other stationary items. It can also be used for Buddhist altar prayer books, prayer beads, charms, and for incense storage. This smooth, rich reddish brown box with a clear lacquer varnish is a beautiful decorative and functional addition to any home or office space.