Japanese Wooden Box Burl Wood Tamamoku Intense Grain Document Stationery Box Pottery This is an original Japanese

This is an original Japanese woodblock print by Iwao Akiyama (1921-2014)

expertly applied to mimic the passage of centuries

or as an interior decoration that evokes the charm of Meiji-era Japan

Finish: Han Shido (reddish-brown patina)

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Japanese Wooden Box Burl Wood Tamamoku Intense Grain Document Stationery Box Pottery This is an original JapaneseDescription A. Introduction Discover the chaotic beauty of nature with this extraordinary Japanese wooden box. Featuring a rare and intense "Burl" (Kobu) grain pattern, this box is a jewel of woodcraft. The swirling, spherical patterns are known in Japan as "Tamamoku" (Jewel Bead Grain) or "Grape Burl," creating a mesmerizing landscape that rivals the finest tortoiseshell or marble. B. Wood Identification & Features The Material (Burl Wood): The body