Japanese Fubako or Letter Box
Product ID: A0800-392
$1,895.00
About this piece
A writing box with a gold tassel and its own sense of occasion.
Japanese craftsmen made this fubako, or letter box, in lacquered wood in the early 20th century. Boxes of this kind were commonly used to hold letters and writing papers, and they were often tied with a cord. The lid and sides are dark glossy lacquer with a gold decoration of plum-like branches and blossoms. A thick twisted gold cord, finished in two plump tassels, loops over the top and fastens at the front. The corners show a little wear to the lacquer.
About four inches high and nine inches wide. Tie it up and nobody opens your mail.
