International Shipping Notice
How We Pack Your Tansu
Each piece is carefully inspected, cleaned, and wrapped with protective plastic wrap.
Styrofoam padding is placed at the bottom of the box, and the tansu is carefully positioned on top.
Additional Styrofoam is added around the tansu to protect all sides.
The piece is fully surrounded with Styrofoam and enclosed securely in a box.
The boxed item is placed on a pallet and secured with poly banding straps for safe transport.
Arrives safely, ready to add warmth, history, and Japanese craftsmanship to your space.
Showa-era vanity box with carved take (bamboo) motif and lift-up mirror
This vintage Japanese mirror box, or kyōbako, is finished in a deep chestnut-brown tone and richly carved on the front with graceful bamboo stalks and leaves. The surrounding surface is hand-textured in a hammered scale pattern that catches the light softly, giving the piece a refined yet understated presence on a tansu, dresser, or low table.
The hinged top opens to reveal an upright dressing mirror, while the interior offers open storage and a lower drawer with an ornate metal pull for cosmetics, jewelry, or keepsakes. A removable tray further organizes smaller items, making this Showa-era mirror box both a practical vanity accessory and an elegant accent for a Japanese-inspired interior.
A timeless Showa-era mirror box that brings the quiet elegance of Japanese dressing rituals to any space.
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.