Vintage Tanzakubako mat and gradually these ornate carvings

and gradually these ornate carvings became recognized as beautiful works of art

as well as an outer paper storage box to protect the wooden tomobako

It is made of glass and the front is decorated with hand-painted green and gold kaede leaves

although their higher end products tend to be from Arita or Kyo-ware kilns

This is easily one of his most recognisable prints and captures red Fuji-san in early autumn as the sun is rising

Vintage Tanzakubako mat and gradually these ornate carvingsThis listing is for a vintage tanzakubako made around 20 years ago. A tanzakubako is a rectangular wooden box usually made of paulownia for storing tea utensils. The box in this listing is made of paulownia and has a lid that opens from the top, and the interior features shelves and a drawer for holding tea utensils. It has a nice clean interior and comes with a paper storage box. Sizes Paper Box: H. 19. 5cm (7. 6) x 52. 5cm (20. 6) x 19. 4cm (7. 6)