Antique Japanese Rice Container (SKU: 25D-210-2) -

Antique Japanese Rice Container - 1920s Taisho Era (25D-210-2)

SKU:
25D-210-2
$120.00
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Antique Japanese Rice Container (SKU 25D-210-2)

Taishō-era wooden komebitsu with iron banding and hand-carved script

This substantial antique Japanese rice container, or komebitsu, dates from the early 20th century and showcases the honest utility of rural Taishō-period craftsmanship. Vertical staves of warm-toned softwood are tightly bound by dark iron bands, creating a robust cylindrical form once used for measuring and storing rice in a village granary or merchant storehouse.

Opposing carved side handles allow for easy lifting, while the front panel bears incised kanji characters indicating capacity and original use. The interior retains the soft sheen and wear of decades of service, and the exterior displays a rich patina, scattered marks, and light oxidation to the ironwork that together lend this piece strong wabi-sabi character—ideal as a decorative accent, planter, or storage vessel in a contemporary setting.

  • Origin: Japan
  • Era: Taishō period (early 20th century)
  • Material: Softwood with iron banding
  • Use: Traditional rice storage and measuring container (komebitsu)
  • Features: Cylindrical form; carved side handles; iron hoops and vertical straps; hand-incised kanji markings; warm aged patina with visible wear and wabi-sabi surface character
  • Dimensions: --
  • Condition: Excellent vintage condition with age-appropriate wear, surface marks, and oxidation to metal consistent with use

A handsome Taishō-era rice tub that brings authentic Japanese farmhouse character and tactile history to any interior.

 

As part of our mission to preserve and share Japanese craftsmanship, we offer antiques that were made not just to be admired, but to be used. These pieces were crafted for everyday life, and we honor their purpose by ensuring they can continue to be enjoyed and lived with today.

We use professional studio lighting to highlight the natural character of the wood. As a result, the tone may appear slightly warmer than under natural daylight.

All vintage and antique items are sold as-is. Each piece may exhibit signs of age, including scratches, wear, or minor imperfections. These are not considered defects but natural evidence of the item’s authenticity and age.