Vintage Japanese Wood Lidded Pottery Storage Box Inside 12.7x26.2x5cm Brown X226 seven lucky gods The pine tree is in

The pine tree is in the background and the bamboo and the plum tree with blossoms are in the foreground

Shaft is bent slightly

Glaze is missing on one spot on the face

It has engraved white flowers and ducks all around and is signed on the bottom

The tree is bearing red fruits looking like small round red berries

Vintage Japanese Wood Lidded Pottery Storage Box Inside 12.7x26.2x5cm Brown X226 seven lucky gods The pine tree is inVintage Japanese Wooden Storage Box Wooden boxes are a common method of safely keeping and storing delicate pottery, vases, and other ceramic, clay, and glass items in Japan. In addition to pottery, they are also widely used for a plethora of other traditional Japanese crafts, including kimono accessories, wrapping cloths, chopsticks, commemorative gifts, etc, and even food. This lidded wooden box is made for storing small plates called meimeizara.