"Japanese Lacquered Box Suzuribako Chestnuts - Japan"
Carved and lacquered wooden box with an unusual chestnut and chestnut leaf decoration. This is a so-called "suzuribako" box for storing calligraphy materials, as there is a removable tray inside that serves as a support for drawing. The shape is also very unusual with rounded edges. The artist's signature is affixed inside. Japan, circa 1950, 21.5 x 24.5 x 4.3 cm. With its original wooden box signed by the artist. 
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