Japanese Makie Black Lacquer Gold wisteria SAMURAI crest wooden box URUSHI Maki-e, lacquer furniture buddhist alter 6.7×5.3in/17×13.5cm.
This box is made of black urushi lacquer and gold. In Japan, these boxes are used to store important sutras in Buddhist temples.
The picture of flowers on the top is a Japanese family crest called a "wisteria crest. The Rokujo Fuji (Nishi Rokujo Fuji) is a family crest known as the temple crest of the Jodo Shinshu Hongwanji sect (O-Nishi). It is also called “Nishi Rokujo Fuji” because it was used by the Otani family of Nishi Hongwanji Temple. This crest originates from the Otani family, descendants of the Fujiwara clan, who used the Fuji crest of the Fujiwara clan. Wisteria is considered a plant that symbolizes longevity, prosperity, and fertility, and was a popular choice for family crests.
condition... It is in good condition. but There are scratches due to small lacquer peeling and dirt due to aging.
I list antiques that sometimes have chips, rubbings and cracks as they are very old antiques so please check the images and understand the current condition before buying.
