In a time before metal and plastic were as common as they are today, baskets of bamboo or wood and boxes like this one served as essential storage tools.
Some boxes were used in the home for organizing small items, while others held account books or records in shops and businesses.
This box is thought to date from the Edo to Meiji period, and may have been used to store ledgers such as daifukuchō.
A daifukuchō was a type of account book used from the Edo through the Taisho era by merchants to record expected collections of sales credit from customers. Its auspicious name, meaning “great fortune ledger,” made it especially favored in merchant houses.
The interior remains relatively clean, with no lingering odor.
In modern use, it serves well as a container for important small items or documents, and also as an interior accent. The recessed edge detail adds a quiet touch of character.
Because the wood has a gentle surface, it can also be used to store tableware or glassware.
Please note: This item ships from Japan. As the buyer, you are responsible for any import duties, customs fees, or local taxes that may be charged in your country. These costs are not included in the item price or shipping cost. Please check with your local customs authority if you are unsure about any potential charges before placing your order.
This is an antique wooden box.
In a time before metal and plastic were as common as they are today, baskets of bamboo or wood and boxes like this one served as essential storage tools.
Some boxes were used in the home for organizing small items, while others held account books or records in shops and businesses.
This box is thought to date from the Edo to Meiji period, and may have been used to store ledgers such as daifukuchō.
A daifukuchō was a type of account book used from the Edo through the Taisho era by merchants to record expected collections of sales credit from customers. Its auspicious name, meaning “great fortune ledger,” made it especially favored in merchant houses.
The interior remains relatively clean, with no lingering odor.
In modern use, it serves well as a container for important small items or documents, and also as an interior accent. The recessed edge detail adds a quiet touch of character.
Because the wood has a gentle surface, it can also be used to store tableware or glassware.
Please note: This item ships from Japan. As the buyer, you are responsible for any import duties, customs fees, or local taxes that may be charged in your country. These costs are not included in the item price or shipping cost. Please check with your local customs authority if you are unsure about any potential charges before placing your order.
This is an antique wooden box.
In a time before metal and plastic were as common as they are today, baskets of bamboo or wood and boxes like this one served as essential storage tools.
Some boxes were used in the home for organizing small items, while others held account books or records in shops and businesses.
This box is thought to date from the Edo to Meiji period, and may have been used to store ledgers such as daifukuchō.
A daifukuchō was a type of account book used from the Edo through the Taisho era by merchants to record expected collections of sales credit from customers. Its auspicious name, meaning “great fortune ledger,” made it especially favored in merchant houses.
The interior remains relatively clean, with no lingering odor.
In modern use, it serves well as a container for important small items or documents, and also as an interior accent. The recessed edge detail adds a quiet touch of character.
Because the wood has a gentle surface, it can also be used to store tableware or glassware.
Please note: This item ships from Japan. As the buyer, you are responsible for any import duties, customs fees, or local taxes that may be charged in your country. These costs are not included in the item price or shipping cost. Please check with your local customs authority if you are unsure about any potential charges before placing your order.
