Lacquer Maki-e Wooden Three-Tier Box

Lacquer Maki-e Three-Tier Box

【Product Description】
This is a three-tier nested box made of wood with lacquer coating and gold maki-e decoration. The design features irises, arrows, and samurai helmets, motifs associated with the Boys' Festival (Tango no Sekku). The composition is elegant, with gold accents shining against the black lacquer, suggesting it was likely a gift item from the mid-Showa period. The three tiers are shallow and independent, suitable for storing letters or small items. The inside of the box lid is inscribed with October 3, 1964 Purchased. There are no maker's marks or other inscriptions.
The main body has a good sheen, and the inner vermilion coating is also in good condition.

There is some minor lacquer peeling along the edges of the inner bottom. Please refer to the last photo. Other minor scuffs are to be expected for an antique item.
The box itself has scuffs and minor chips on the corners and bottom.

Wooden lacquerware
Gold maki-e
Approx. 24cm x Approx. 17cm
Height Approx. 14cm
Black lacquer / Inner vermilion
Three-tier nested style

【English Description】
Traditional Japanese wooden lacquer box with gold maki-e decoration.
Three nested tiers for storing letters or small valuables.
Iris, arrows and samurai helmet motifs represent Boys’ Festival.
Black lacquer exterior with vermilion interior.
Inscribed inside the box door: “Oct 3, 1964 Purchased.”
Overall glossy condition with no major cracks or structural damage.
Minor lacquer wear along the inner bottom edges.
Approx. 24cm × 17cm, height 14cm.
Wooden base with urushi lacquer finish.
Ships from Japan.

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