A hand-carved wooden box from 1960s Japan — every surface tells a story: mountain, temple, tree, and bridge, all rendered by hand in a single piece of wood.
Maker: Unknown
Materials: Wood, hand carved
Dimensions: 6.25" diameter × 3"H
Origin: Japan
Era: Vintage, circa 1960s
Condition: Very good vintage condition. Surface scratches and scuffs consistent with age; carvings in excellent condition. Please review photos closely before purchasing, as all sales are final.
Display it on a desk, a bookshelf, or a side table — filled with small keepsakes, or simply as a sculptural object that rewards a second look. A grounding piece for any room with an appreciation for Japanese craft or Chinoiserie.
This round Japanese box from the 1960s is carved with an unhurried precision that speaks to a different era of craft. Mt. Fuji rises on one side, temples and arched bridges appear across the rest, and the lid carries a small turned wooden finial at its center. The interior is plain and smooth — the carving is reserved entirely for the exterior, where it belongs. Two small floral shapes carved on the underside of the lid are believed to be the artist's mark; there is no other maker's signature.
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