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Japanese Vintage Showa Era Kamakura-bori Hand-Carved Wooden Small Tansu Chest (3 Drawers)
Thank you for viewing this listing! Offered here is a fine Japanese vintage small wooden chest, known as a Ko-tansu (小箪笥), featuring traditional Kamakura-bori (鎌倉彫) hand-carved lacquerwork from the Showa era.
■ About Kamakura-bori Lacquerware & HistoryKamakura-bori is one of Japan\'s most celebrated traditional crafts, originating in the Kamakura period (1185–1333) when Buddhist sculptors began carving intricate patterns into wood and applying layers of black and red urushi lacquer. It is instantly recognizable by its characteristic chisel marks (guri-bori / chisel textures) left across the surface, giving it a rich, tactile three-dimensional quality. The dark red lacquer applied over black undercoats deepens over decades, creating a warm, subtle vintage sheen.
■ Design & Features- Carving Motif: The front of the drawers displays a dynamic, relief-carved Peony (Botan) flower with detailed leaves that gracefully spans across the lower drawers—a classic symbol of prosperity, honor, and beauty in Japanese culture.- Texture: Hand-chiseled honeycomb/cobblestone texture fully covers the top, sides, and front panels.- Storage & Function: Equipped with 3 smooth-sliding drawers, making it both an exquisite art piece and a functional tabletop cabinet for storing jewelry, stationery, tea accessories, or small personal treasures.
■ Product Specifications- Era: Vintage Showa Period- Material: Natural Wood, Wood Veneer (Lacquer finish)- Main Size: Approx. 19.3 cm Width x 21.3 cm Depth x 24.0 cm Height (7.60\" x 8.39\" x 9.45\")- Weight: Approx. 1,410 g (3.11 lbs)
■ Condition- Excellent vintage condition overall.- No major deep scratches, structural cracks, or severe stains on the body.- Drawers operate smoothly without sticking. Interiors are clean and well-kept. Please inspect all photos for close-up details.
■ Shipping- Free International Shipping via International Air Packet (Airmail).- Carefully packaged with thick protective wrapping and sturdy cardboard boxing to ensure safe international transit.
Feel free to contact us with any questions before purchasing. Don\'t miss this opportunity to acquire a genuine piece of traditional Japanese hand-carved artistry!
