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Japanese Lacquer Storage Box with Mon Crest, Black Lacquered Wood, Antique - Traditional Japanese lacquered storage box (kobako) of rectangular form, finished in deep black lacquer and decorated to the lid with a bold circular mon (family crest) rendered in contrasting gold tones.  Details Origin: Japan Type: Storage box (kobako) Material: Lacquered wood Decoration: Gold mon (family crest) to lid Form: Rectangular with fitted lid Date: Likely late 19th to early 20th century Condition: Age-related shrinkage causing visible split to lid Surface wear and minor scuffs to lacquer Structurally stable overall Catalogue Note Japanese lacquer boxes bearing mon crests were traditionally used for personal storage, documents, or ceremonial objects, often denoting ownership or affiliation with a particular family or lineage. The restrained aesthetic reflects broader principles of Japanese design, where simplicity and symbolism take precedence over elaborate decorat