Japanese Lacquered Wooden Lidded Fumibako Letter Box Vtg Makie Raden Black FB91 kashigata Five-tier box with lid approx

Five-tier box with lid approx

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Small holes in delicate fabric

this tray's top side is decorated with gold leaf and hand-painted purple and green irises (hanashoubu)

This is a vintage Japanese bamboo birdcage

Japanese Lacquered Wooden Lidded Fumibako Letter Box Vtg Makie Raden Black FB91 kashigata Five-tier box with lid approxJapanese 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