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    Posted 11 years ago

    kulektor
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    This wood box was bought simply because it is so darned charming. No other reason. ok great price too.... The calligraphy (am I using the word correctly?) in great order, iron straps for the corner on such a small thing, shaved corners that are dovetailed. All those things were more than enough to buy this box. I have to admit though that I am not sure if it is of chinese or japanese origin. I believe it is chinese, but that is a guess. Another guess is the use which I believe was for rice. I am just not sure if it were for rice what the divider was for. The box is not large at all measuring only 4"h x 6 1/2" x 6 1/2" top and 4 3/8" x 4/38".
    I would love to know what the caligraphy on each side reads. How old approximately, and if not for rice what its original use was. I hate to say that it is used as a scrap paper holder and paper clips. I don't want to use it much as I would hate to cause it any damage. Ink pens are out of the question. As a lover of wood boxes this was a no brainer.
    Thanks.

    Eddie

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    Comments

    1. BHock45 BHock45, 11 years ago
      I love wood boxes too...and I love this! I would have to think that a close look at the hardware could lead you in the right direction. Could you add a close up of the nails/tacks?
    2. BHock45 BHock45, 11 years ago
      oh wow...look at the tiny hand cut dovetails. those are hand cut right?
    3. BHock45 BHock45, 11 years ago
      Ok, google "antique chinese grain measure" I think that is it. Tell me what you think.
    4. BHock45 BHock45, 11 years ago
      Or..."dou basket", great item!!!!!
    5. kulektor, 11 years ago
      Thank you trgru, BH and Phil.

      BH I will do the search you have suggested and will let you know. Thanks again.
    6. kulektor, 11 years ago
      BH, they are hand cut. some are really thin while the majority are pretty uniform. Round nails, but there is a nail on 2 sides near the bottom which I have no clue as to its purpose. You can see them in the dovetail pic i am posting. There is a larger one on the left side and a smaller one to the right. Likely early 20th century is my guess.
      Thanks

      Eddie

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