Japanese Vintage Small Chest Tansu Ribbed Carved Wood Colorful Stripes WO521 Mashiko Ware showing traces of wear that

showing traces of wear that enhance its antique character

Japanese Traditional Fukube-zaiku Large Gourd Bowl Vessel Tochigi Set 2pc

is not just art

This is a Japanese historical art book titled Kokushi Gachō Yamato Sakura

Signature: There is an impressed potter's mark/seal on the back

Japanese Vintage Small Chest Tansu Ribbed Carved Wood Colorful Stripes WO521 Mashiko Ware showing traces of wear thatDescription Item Details This is a vintage Japanese small wooden chest (Ko tansu) featuring a distinctive textured design. Design: The exterior (front, top, and sides) features a carved ribbed (corrugated) surface. Color: Dark wood finish accented with faded multicolored stripes (red, green, yellow) painted within the grooves, creating a rustic folk art (Mingei) aesthetic. Material: Wood. Judging from the grain and light weight, it is likely Paulownia