Antique C1900 Japanese Wooden Lidded Storage Box Inside 35x20x17.5cm X60 Scroll Japanese Ceramic Buddhist Kannon Mask

Japanese Ceramic Buddhist Kannon Mask

Shinogi design: A pattern made by scraping the surface

The other character is a demon

This two-panel kashigata mold is carved with the design of four  mon (crest symbol for a person/group/business/religious sect)

Antique C1900 Japanese Wooden Lidded Storage Box Inside 35x20x17.5cm X60 Scroll Japanese Ceramic Buddhist Kannon MaskAntique Japanese Wooden Storage Box Wooden boxes are a common method of safely keeping and storing delicate pottery, vases, and other ceramic, clay, and glass items in Japan. In addition to pottery, they are also widely used for a plethora of other traditional Japanese crafts including kimono accessories, wrapping cloths, chopsticks, commemorative gifts, etc. This antique lidded rectangular box is likely made for two small vases, a set of plates, or