Vintage Japanese Ko Bako with Sakura Veneer — 1980s, Showa Era (SKU: 25M-347-2) - 1

Vintage Japanese Ko Bako with Sakura Veneer — 1980s, Showa Era (SKU: 25M-347-2)

SKU:
25M-347-2
$150.00
IMPORTED FROM JAPAN
Size: 8 1/2"W x 7"D x 12"H
Ship From Location: Berkeley, California
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Vintage Japanese Ko Bako with Sakura Veneer — 1980s, Showa Era (SKU: 25M-347-2-1)
Where Petal Meets Patina: A Sakura-Touched Chest of Memories

Rich with the quiet poetry of time, this vintage Ko Bako (小箱) carries the soul of a bygone era in every line and layer. Cloaked in a warm cherry wood veneer—sakura, the beloved symbol of fleeting beauty—it reflects both the transience and grace that define traditional Japanese aesthetics. The surface bears a mesmerizing mottled grain, like windswept petals across water, softly weathered with age and enriched by decades of care.

Its three drawers, adorned with elegant iron handles, offer storage for treasures both practical and sentimental—once a home for sewing notions or writing tools, now ready to cradle your keepsakes. A small chest like this would’ve sat humbly in a quiet corner of a Japanese home, used daily yet cherished, embodying a wabi-sabi sensibility where imperfection and time only deepen the charm.

  • Origin: Japan

  • Era: 1980s, Showa Period

  • Material: Wood with sakura (cherry wood) veneer, iron drawer pulls

  • Use: Sewing box, accessory chest, or keepsake drawer

  • Features: Deep reddish-brown tone with distinct sakura wood pattern; three functional drawers; gently aged patina; handmade iron handles

  • Dimensions: 8 1/2"W x 7"D x 12"H

  • Condition: Beautiful vintage condition with minor wear consistent with age; adds character and authenticity

A quiet testament to time and craftsmanship, this Ko Bako doesn’t just hold objects—it holds the spirit of everyday beauty, as fleeting and enduring as the cherry blossom itself.

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size:
8 1/2"W x 7"D x 12"H