Japanese Wooden Hanging Scroll Box Vtg Kakejiku Hako Inside Length 48.5cm SB313 dots Varnish/stain worn on edges

Varnish/stain worn on edges

Japanese brass figurine

Light insect damage

The sleek box features a simple lined design on the lid in the glossy caramel-brown color unique to shunkei-nuri lacquerware

Japanese Wooden Hanging Scroll Box Vtg Kakejiku Hako Inside Length 48.5cm SB313 dots Varnish/stain worn on edgesVintage Japanese Wooden Storage Box for Hanging Scroll Hand crafted and in a natural wood color, this sturdy, slender box is made to store a hanging scroll, or kakejiku. The lid fits overlapping on the top. It has two adjustable carved wooden brackets attached to the inside used to keep a scroll in place. Typically on display in Japanese tokonoma alcoves in homes and other traditional establishments such as ryokan, traditional Japanese inns, hanging