Vintage Japanese Wooden Storage Box for Hanging Scroll  w/ Box

Hand-crafted and in a light brown color, this sturdy, slender wooden box is made to store a hanging scroll or kakejiku. The lid fits flush on the top. It has two carved wooden brackets inside used to keep a scroll in place. There is calligraphy kanji on the lid and a red stamp signature on the inside. This wooden box comes with the original paper box and an instructional pamphlet about the care and display of hanging scrolls.

Typically on display in Japanese tokonoma alcoves in homes and other traditional establishments such as ryokan, and traditional Japanese inns. Hanging scrolls have various themes, from seasonal/holiday images to poems to Buddhist text and imagery. For additional decorative detail, it's popular to add scroll weights, or fuchin, which are tassels with heavy polished stones that hang from the bottom end caps.

• Kanji on box(es): Spring hope (春望), Mountain river valley (大山水), November 1st, 1991
• Wood
• C1991
• Item Weight: 957 grams
• Packed Weight: 1300 grams
• [Approx. Inside]: 80.5 cm long x 5.5 cm wide x 4.5 cm tall 
• [Approx. Outside]: 83 cm long x 8 cm wide x 7.5 cm tall 
• Good condition considering age. Some light scratches, discolorations, and dents. Wear and tear due to age. Please view the photos carefully.
• We got this box at the famous Osu Antique Market in Nagoya, Japan.

Shipping: Items will be shipped out via Japan Post Airmail airmail with tracking. EMS is also available. You can select the shipping method at checkout.  Please inquire about combined shipping.  

About Us: We are Dan and Maiko.  Since moving to Japan in 2001, we have gained a vast knowledge of Japanese antiques and vintage items and we are happy to bring you many beautiful items from Japan.  If you have any questions please contact us.