Vintage Japanese Wooden Lidded Pottery Storage Box Inside 35.5x8.5x8.5cm X34 snack bowl 177 cm long x 56

177 cm long x 56

It is a utensil for offering rice cakes

Colored a dark brown with lovely carved linework on display

Meaning of kanji: Congratulations

Chip on lid corner

Vintage Japanese Wooden Lidded Pottery Storage Box Inside 35.5x8.5x8.5cm X34 snack bowl 177 cm long x 56Vtg. Japanese Wooden Pottery 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. This vintage five compartment lidded rectangular box is made for a set of small tea