Vintage Japanese Kamakura-Style Ko Bako — 2000s, Heisei Era (SKU: 25M-558)

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25M-558
$190.00
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Size: 23 3/4"W x 12 1/4"D x 10 7/8"H
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Vintage Japanese Kamakura-Style Ko Bako — 2000s, Heisei Era (SKU: 25M-558-1)
Where Plum Blossoms Bloom in Carved Silence

This elegant Kamakura-bori Ko Bako (鎌倉彫 小箱) invites quiet admiration with its timeless beauty and poetic craftsmanship. Made in the tradition of Kamakura-style lacquer carving, this piece showcases the refined aesthetic that originated in 13th-century Japan. Each stroke of the chisel and brush reflects centuries of artistry distilled into a small yet powerful form. Its rich reddish-brown hue glows beneath a lustrous lacquer, the surface alive with texture like woven silk or dragon scales.

What truly enchants is the deeply carved plum blossom and branch motif, a symbol of perseverance and hope. The blossoms unfurl gracefully across the two drawers, as if blooming each time they are opened. With every line, this box whispers of spring, renewal, and the serenity found in nature’s cycles. More than a storage piece, it is a contemplative object that brings beauty to daily life.

  • Origin: Japan

  • Era: 2000s, Heisei Period

  • Material: Lacquered wood in Kamakura-bori style

  • Use: Ko bako for jewelry, sewing tools, or treasured keepsakes

  • Features: Two drawers, carved plum blossom design, traditional iron handles, richly textured lacquer finish

  • Dimensions: 23 3/4"W x 12 1/4"D x 10 7/8"H

  • Condition: Excellent condition with light wear appropriate for age; carving and lacquer remain vivid

A poetic tribute to Japanese craftsmanship, this Kamakura-style Ko Bako is both a functional vessel and a sculpted ode to nature’s quiet grace.

size:
23 3/4"W x 12 1/4"D x 10 7/8"H