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Large Vintage Japanese Lacquer Document Box, Ryoshibako, Showa Period, Japan
$1,550List Price
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)Width: 10 in (25.4 cm)Depth: 13 in (33.02 cm)
- Style:Showa (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1960 s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor structural damages. The box with some slight warping, as seen in photos. WIth minor surface scratches to the exterior. Minor nicks and scratches to the interior. Two corners with small cracks, as seen in photos.
- Seller Location:Austin, TX
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU894735123512
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