Vintage Japanese Rice Container (SKU: 25D-103) -

Vintage Japanese Rice Container - 1940s Showa Era (25D-103)

SKU:
25D-103
$120.00
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Ship From Location: Berkeley, California
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Vintage Japanese Rice Container (SKU 25D-103)

Showa-era wooden komebitsu with iron banding and hand-forged handle

This vintage Japanese rice container, or komebitsu, showcases the warm patina of aged softwood staves bound by robust iron hoops. Once used in a traditional kitchen or storehouse to hold daily rice rations, it now offers a beautifully honest glimpse into mid-20th century rural life, with vertical grain and tool marks clearly visible along the interior and exterior walls.

A hand-forged side handle and rim band in darkened iron lend the piece an industrial, wabi-sabi character, the metal weathered with time yet still structurally sound. Whether styled as a rustic planter, umbrella stand, or sculptural storage vessel, this Showa-period container brings authentic Japanese farmhouse charm to contemporary interiors.

  • Origin: Japan
  • Era: Showa period, mid-20th century
  • Material: Softwood staves with iron banding and handle
  • Use: Traditional rice storage container; now ideal as decorative storage, planter, or umbrella stand
  • Features: Cylindrical wooden body, tight vertical grain, iron rim and side straps, hand-forged carry handle, rich patina and age-appropriate wear
  • Dimensions: --
  • Condition: Very good vintage condition with surface wear, oxidation, and small marks consistent with age and use

An evocative Showa-era accent that pairs everyday utility with timeless Japanese rustic design.

 

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.