Vintage Japanese Card Board Box — Cotton, 1980, Showa Era (SKU: 25M-350)

Vintage Japanese Card Board Box — Cotton, 1980, Showa Era (SKU: 25M-350)

SKU:
25M-350
$30.00
IMPORTED FROM JAPAN
Size: 6 3/4"W x 8"D x 4"H
Ship From Location: Berkeley, California
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Showa-Era Pharmacy Drawer Box — Lacquered Cardboard, 1980s (SKU: 25M-350)

Good-fortune medicine wrapped in cinnabar charm

Bright vermilion sides, brushed with golden kanji for fuku (luck) and robust health, once advertised cough lozenges behind a druggist’s counter. Lightweight yet sturdy, the small drawer concealed herbal sachets; its metal bail pull clicks satisfyingly even now. The box’s folk-graphic typography and patinated edges channel Shōwa nostalgia—arcades glowing, radios humming enka melodies.

Use it to store incense sticks, recipe cards, or tea packets and watch everyday rituals glow just a shade more vibrant.

  • Origin: Japan

  • Era: 1980s, late Showa period

  • Material: Lacquered cardboard, gilt lettering, steel drawer pull

  • Use: Decorative storage, gift box, photo prop

  • Features: Hand-stenciled kanji slogans, functional pull-out drawer, original red ground with gold border

  • Dimensions: 6 3/4"W x 8"D x 4"H

  • Condition: Good vintage condition; minor scuffs and small corner wear consistent with shop use

Like a dose of bright tonic, it infuses modern spaces with playful color and time-tested optimism.

Additional Information
size:
6 3/4"W x 8"D x 4"H