Description

Suzuribako 硯箱 (Writing Inkstone Box) Gold Lacquer Makie 'Bamboo' VB139

Suzuribako (Inkstone Box) is a box to store inkstone and calligraphic tools.

A refined sense of craftsmanship defines this suzuribako (inkstone box), its surface finished in a deep, lustrous lacquer that sets off the elegant gold maki‑e design of bamboo. Traditionally used to store the inkstone and writing tools for calligraphy, the box reflects the quiet dignity of classical Japanese writing culture—where the tools themselves were treated with the same care as the words they helped create. The bamboo motif, rendered with confident, flowing lines, symbolizes resilience and upright character, making it a fitting decoration for an object associated with study and artistic practice. Inside, the compartments are arranged to hold brushes, ink, and accessories with deliberate order, balancing beauty and function. Placed in a modern interior, the box adds a subtle note of refinement—the kind of understated presence that brings warmth and a sense of continuity with traditional craftsmanship.

Dimensions: 8.2" x 9.9" x 1.7" / 21cm x 25.3cm x 4.5cm

Material: Wood

Weight: 850g

Condition

Antique items have originally creases, stains, damage, and more. I would like you to refer to the listing photos, but please understand that it's difficult to show all conditions by the photos. Special notes: SCRATCH, DAMAGE.

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