Vintage Japanese Signed Kiri Wood Small Box W/ Artists Stamp 4X4X5" Ceramic On the side

On the side

(Genji Monogatari - 源氏物語)

as well as a red monkey

This is a large 18” blue & white antique mid Meiji Era (c

which has a high starch content and is therefore rather sticky

Vintage Japanese Signed Kiri Wood Small Box W/ Artists Stamp 4X4X5" Ceramic On the sideThis is a Japanese specialty box once used to store ceramic goods. It has Japanese calligraphy on the front as well as a stamp belonging to the artist. It is of all Kiri wood (Paulownia) in the tradition of old Japanese craftsmanship. This box has a lid that fits snugly to safely hold small items. This box remains in good condition. It measures 4" wide by 4" deep by 5" tall ( 10 x 10 x 12. 5 cm). The beautiful wood grain in this Paulowina makes for an