Japanese Lacquered Bamboo Toothpick Case Box Yojiire Shunkei Nuri Kashikiri L539 sake barrel 11 cm wide x 13

11 cm wide x 13

Characters on the bottom: 河崎 kawasaki  placename

Some stains on pillow

Residue of something near writings

This is a vintage Japanese fabric-covered case made for holding cigarettes

Japanese Lacquered Bamboo Toothpick Case Box Yojiire Shunkei Nuri Kashikiri L539 sake barrel 11 cm wide x 13Vtg Japanese Lacquered Wooden Toothpick Case This is a Japanese vintage toothpick holder, or yojiire. It is a small, Shunkei nuri lacquered and lidded bamboo box in a caramel brown and reddish brown lacquer color. It can hold toothpicks, kashikiri (small cutting utensils for tea ceremony wagashi), small trinkets, etc. Brown Bamboo, lacquer C1950 Item weight: 36 grams Packed weight: 150 grams Wallet approx. 8. 5 cm long x 4. 5 cm wide x 3. 5 cm thick