Vintage Japanese Signed Kiri Wood Small Box W/ Artists Stamp 4X4X5" Ceramic This is an antique Japanese

This is an antique Japanese late Edo Era (c

Often these received a lot of wear and holes are patched and reinforced with additional backing material of cotton

This bowl measures 4 1/2" in diameter by 2" tall with the lid (11

which has a high starch content and is therefore rather sticky

Vintage Japanese Signed Kiri Wood Small Box W/ Artists Stamp 4X4X5" Ceramic This is an antique JapaneseThis is a Japanese specialty box once used to store ceramic goods. It has Japanese calligraphy on the front as well as a stamp belonging to the artist. It is of all Kiri wood (Paulownia) in the tradition of old Japanese craftsmanship. This box has a lid that fits snugly to safely hold small items. This box remains in good condition. It measures 4" wide by 4" deep by 5" tall ( 10 x 10 x 12. 5 cm). The beautiful wood grain in this Paulowina makes for an