Vintage Japanese Wood Lidded Pottery Storage Box Inside 8.5x8.5x6.2cm Brown X219 haizara Chips and dents on edges

Chips and dents on edges and sides

This is a Japanese Tokoname ware ceramic statue of a rat

Glaze imperfections (drips)

are one of the twelve signs of Japanese Zodiac (Junishi)

Item weight: 313 grames

Vintage Japanese Wood Lidded Pottery Storage Box Inside 8.5x8.5x6.2cm Brown X219 haizara Chips and dents on edgesVintage 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 a guinomi sake cup. It has a navy blue and