Japanese Wooden Urushi Lacquer Box With Lid, 1920s

This antique Japanese wooden lacquerware box with a lid, finished in an elegant reddish-brown urushi lacquer, is a classic example of fuchidaka-nuri serving boxes. Dimensions: height 8 cm, width 22.5 cm, depth 22.5 cm. The underside bears the inscription 静仙 (Seisen/Shizusen), likely a reference to the maker or workshop. Traditionally, this box was used for serving and storing refined dishes or sweets such as wagashi. During serving, the lid could be used as a small display due to its shape. Today, this versatile box is perfect as a stylish vide-poche, a storage box for jewelry, writing utensils, or other small valuables. Its timeless appearance and refined craftsmanship make it an authentic Japanese accent that effortlessly fits into any elegant interior.