Japanese Lacquered Wooden Lidded Fumibako Letter Box Vtg Makie Raden Black FB91 framed posthumous name

posthumous name

Japanese miniature folding panels

Words on the box: Hida Shunkei

Manekineko: good luck cat

such as weddings

Japanese Lacquered Wooden Lidded Fumibako Letter Box Vtg Makie Raden Black FB91 framed posthumous nameJapanese Lacquered Lidded Fumibako Box This is a Japanese lacquered wooden letter box (fumibako). It is traditionally used to store letters, small books, important documents, paper, and other stationery items. It is also often used for storing Buddhist items such as altar prayer books, prayer beads, charms, and incense. This type is called gobunshobako. This elegant, glossy black lacquer piece is a beautiful decorative and functional addition to any