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Japanese Storage / Travel / Dowry Trunk (Nagamochi)

By jane152, 23 October, 2022
Description

This is a Japanese storage or travel trunk, possibly used for a dowry. It has reinforced corners and hardware front and back that a pole went through, I'm guessing for two men to carry it. (?) Needs some restoration, especially the underside of the lid, but sound.

The front and the top of the lid has a symbol.

Category
Other
Medium
hardware is a metal. I'm not sure what the actual box is. Possibly thin wood with a waxed textile on it and lacquered?
Distinguishing marks
Japanese red Sun and symbol on the top and on the front
Condition
Good
Size and dimensions of this item
27.5" x 17.5" x 14"
Date Period
Unknkown
Weight
19 lbs
History
Bought it in a Tokyo suburb (Fussa-shi) in the late 1990s at a neighborhood flea market
Price Paid (If known)
Forget
For Sale?
Yes
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