Japanese Wooden Hanging Scroll Box Vtg Kakejiku Hako Inside Length 52.5cm SB308 kamidana Historically

Historically

unglazed texture on the kanji character at the center

Kanji on the bottom: 本店新築開店記念 株式会社 十六銀行 meaning memorial for new construction of head office

A rich dark brown color with a clear brushed lacquer finish

Japanese Wooden Hanging Scroll Box Vtg Kakejiku Hako Inside Length 52.5cm SB308 kamidana HistoricallyVintage Japanese Wooden Storage Box for Hanging Scroll Hand crafted and in a natural wood color, this sturdy, slender box is made to store a hanging scroll, or kakejiku. The lid fits flush on the top. It has two carved wooden brackets attached to the inside used to keep a scroll in place. Typically on display in Japanese tokonoma alcoves in homes and other traditional establishments such as ryokan, traditional Japanese inns, hanging scrolls have