Japanese Lacquered Wooden Lidded Fumibako Letter Box Vtg Makie Raden Black FB82 countryside 7 cm long x 2

7 cm long x 2 cm wide x 7

C1933-1959 photos from multiple years included

Green ribbon to keep the box locked

There are several places where the lacquer has peeled off

Japanese Lacquered Wooden Lidded Fumibako Letter Box Vtg Makie Raden Black FB82 countryside 7 cm long x 2Japanese Lacquered Lidded Fumibako Box w Box This is a Japanese lacquered wooden letter box (fumibako). It is traditionally used to store letters, small books, important documents, paper, and other stationary items. It is also often used for storing Buddhist items such as altar prayer books, prayer beads, charms, and incense. This type is called gobunshobako. This elegant glossy black lacquer piece is a beautiful decorative and functional addition to