Vintage Japanese Wooden Lidded Pottery Storage Box Inside 12.5x12.5x15cm X28 go stones The top of the box

The top of the box has a money slot that shaped an old Japanese coin

Gold colored line on the edges of the lid

This piece is unsigned but was part of a personal collection via the Japanese artist Yoshihiro Hagino

16 cm tall X  11 cm wide

Vintage Japanese Wooden Lidded Pottery Storage Box Inside 12.5x12.5x15cm X28 go stones The top of the boxJapanese Wooden Pottery Storage Box Wooden boxes are a common method of safely keeping and storing delicate pottery, vases, and other ceramic, clay, and glass items in Japan. In addition to pottery, they are also widely used for a plethora of other traditional Japanese crafts including kimono accessories, wrapping cloths, chopsticks, commemorative gifts, etc. This tall, lidded rectangular box is perfect for storing trinkets or use for display or other