Vintage Japanese Rice Container - 1930s Showa Era (25D-286-1)
$120.00
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Vintage Japanese Rice Container - 1930s Showa Era (25D-286-1)
Vintage Japanese Rice Container, 1930s, Showa Era (SKU 25D-286)
Showa-era wooden komebitsu with iron bands and original shop markings
Crafted in Japan in the early Showa period, this substantial cylindrical rice container, or komebitsu, is built from vertical staves of warm-toned softwood secured by hand-riveted iron bands. The gently burnished surface, visible grain, and rich patina of the metalwork speak to decades of careful use in a traditional rice merchant’s shop or storeroom.
Dual iron side handles make the vessel easy to lift and re-position, while carved kanji inscriptions on the body record its original commercial use and maker. Today, this vintage Japanese rice container offers striking sculptural presence as a floor vessel, log bin, or planter sleeve, bringing authentic Showa-era character to contemporary interiors.
- Origin: Japan
- Era: Showa period, circa 1930s
- Material: Softwood with iron bands and handles
- Use: Traditional rice storage (komebitsu); now decorative floor vessel or container
- Features: Cylindrical stave construction, riveted iron rims and side handles, carved kanji shop and capacity markings, warm aged patina consistent with vintage Japanese rice container forms
- Dimensions: --
- Condition: Excellent vintage condition with wear, small nicks, and oxidation to metal consistent with age and use
A handsome, utilitarian relic of everyday Showa Japan, ready to lend depth and authenticity 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.
