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Japanese Letter Boxes Woven Cane Catch all Baskets for Gumps
Located in San Diego, CA
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Japanese Wajima Lacquer Fumibako Letter Box with Camellia Decoration
Located in Fukuoka, JP
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Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Letter Box, Fubako, Edo Period, mid 19th c
Located in Austin, TX
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Located in Fukuoka, JP
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By George Nakashima
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Located in Paris, FR
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Find the exact japanese letter box you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. In our selection of items, you can find contemporary examples as well as a modern version. Making the right choice when shopping for a japanese letter box may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century. Adding a japanese letter box to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — find a piece on 1stDibs that incorporates elements of beige, gray, brown, green and more. There have been many interesting japanese letter box examples over the years, but those made by Stefanie Schneider, (after) Henri Matisse, Henri Matisse, Yayoi Kusama and Alfred Daguet are often thought to be among the most thought-provoking. Artworks like these of any era or style can make for thoughtful decor in any space, but a selection from our variety of those made in polaroid, c print and paper can add an especially memorable touch.
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The average selling price for a japanese letter box we offer is $800, while they’re typically $50 on the low end and $75,000 for the highest priced.
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1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A Japanese puzzle box, called himitsu-bako, are wooden boxes which keep items safe from theft through an intricate mechanical pattern. These boxes require specific steps moving the mechanism to release the obscured lid, opening to reveal the cavity within.- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To clean a Japanese lacquer box, start by moistening a soft lint-free cloth with warm water. Ring it out and then gently rub every surface. Do not use soap as it may damage the lacquer. Dry the box promptly with a second soft, dry lint-free cloth. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Japanese lacquer boxes.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The inkstone was the most precious and permanent object in a Japanese writing set. It is a mortar used for mixing dry ink with water for the purposes of writing. You'll find a selection of Japanese writing boxes on 1stDibs.
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