{"product_id":"japanese-maki-e-lacquer-box-gold-wisteria-crest-sutra-storage","title":"Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Box, Gold Wisteria Crest, Sutra Storage","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis box is made of black urushi lacquer and gold.\u003cbr\u003eIn Japan, these boxes are used to store important sutras in Buddhist temples. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe box is lacquered in black outside and covered with gold leaves inside. The crest on the top is painted with technique of makie, fixing gold powders and leaves with lacquer. It is designed in the likeness of eight wisteria blossoms and called as \"Yatsu fuji\" which is most commonly used in temples. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough the abrasion on the interior gold leaf suggests it has been used for many years, the exterior is in such pristine condition it appears brand new, indicating it has been handled with great care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e□ Size:  H2.5in × W6.7in × D9.1in （about H6.3cm×W17cm×D23.2cm  ）\u003cbr\u003e□ Weight : 18.4oz (523g)\u003cbr\u003e□ Material : wood, lacquer, gold\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003econdition...\u003cbr\u003eIt is in good condition. but there are small scratches due to rust and dirt due to aging.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wabisabi Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51602615500932,"sku":"24054","price":162.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/6593\/8820\/files\/24054box01.jpg?v=1772787544","url":"https:\/\/wabisabiantiques.com\/en-us\/products\/japanese-maki-e-lacquer-box-gold-wisteria-crest-sutra-storage","provider":"Wabisabi Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}