{"product_id":"boite-en-laque-japonaise-noire-couple-grues-pin-maki-e-interieur-nashiji","title":"Black Japanese lacquer box – Crane couple 鶴 Tsuru and Pine in maki-e – nashiji interior","description":"\u003ch3 data-end=\"340\" data-start=\"318\"\u003e📐Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"357\" data-start=\"344\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan, discovered in Kanagawa Prefecture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"388\" data-start=\"368\"\u003eEstimated period:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heisei era (1990s–2000s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"436\" data-start=\"423\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lightweight wood, glossy black urushi lacquer finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"398\" data-end=\"424\"\u003eDecorative techniques\u003c\/strong\u003e:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"431\" data-end=\"446\"\u003eMaki-e (蒔絵)\u003c\/strong\u003e – gold powder application on fresh lacquer for the cranes and pine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"526\" data-end=\"542\"\u003eNashiji (梨地)\u003c\/strong\u003e – shimmering effect with fine gold particles inside the box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"716\" data-start=\"705\"\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two large golden cranes in flight and stylized pine branch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"801\" data-start=\"785\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e L ~24cm; W ~18cm; H ~2.5cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"831\" data-start=\"820\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 400g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"860\" data-start=\"850\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good vintage condition – some discreet, almost imperceptible signs of use, shiny and even surface, impeccable interior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"997\" data-start=\"979\"\u003e📮 Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"622\" data-start=\"226\"\u003eThis Japanese black lacquered wooden box was made for \u003cstrong data-end=\"327\" data-start=\"287\"\u003eNTT (Nippon Telegraph and Telephone)\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of Japan's largest telecommunications companies. Originally intended to accompany formal telegrams — for weddings, congratulations, condolences, or other important occasions — it embodies a tradition where written messages are conveyed with solemnity and elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1001\" data-start=\"624\"\u003eThe decoration is executed using traditional Japanese lacquer techniques. \u003cstrong data-end=\"723\" data-start=\"708\"\u003eMaki-e (蒔絵)\u003c\/strong\u003e here adorns two large golden cranes, \u003cstrong data-end=\"773\" data-start=\"760\"\u003etsuru (鶴)\u003c\/strong\u003e, whose finely worked plumage stands out brilliantly against the depth of the black lacquer. In Japanese symbolism, cranes depicted in pairs embody fidelity, lasting union, and the wish for a long shared life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1001\" data-start=\"624\"\u003eA \u003cstrong data-end=\"900\" data-start=\"873\"\u003estylized pine branch\u003c\/strong\u003e structures the composition, a symbol of longevity and constancy in Japanese iconography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1302\" data-start=\"1003\"\u003eInside, the \u003cstrong data-end=\"1046\" data-start=\"1030\"\u003enashiji (梨地)\u003c\/strong\u003e finish creates a discreet golden sparkle, revealing the attention to the most invisible details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1302\" data-start=\"1003\"\u003eToday, this box can hold your own memories — letters, cards, jewelry or small treasures — or simply be admired for what it is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2588\" data-start=\"2551\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2588\" data-start=\"2553\"\u003e🦝\u003c\/strong\u003e We love\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3345\" data-start=\"2933\"\u003eWe love the \u003cstrong data-end=\"3247\" data-start=\"3204\"\u003ecombination of maki-e and nashiji\u003c\/strong\u003e, the two emblematic techniques of Japanese lacquer.\u003cbr data-end=\"3070\" data-start=\"3067\"\u003eWe also love its old-school history with the telecom company NTT. It makes you want to send letters! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2588\" data-start=\"2553\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3345\" data-start=\"2933\"\u003e👉 \u003cem data-start=\"99\" data-end=\"210\"\u003eDiscover this piece alongside other treasures in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kogedo.com\/collections\/decoration-objets-art\" title=\"KOGEDO Japanese art objects and decoration collection: lacquers, Noh masks, tsuba and much more!\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"171\" data-end=\"209\"\u003eJapanese Decoration \u0026amp; Art Objects\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e collection\u003c\/em\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kogedo.com\/collections\/decoration-objets-art\" title=\"KOGEDO Japanese art objects and decoration collection: lacquers, Noh masks, tsuba and much more!\"\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KOGEDO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52596174684499,"sku":"T15","price":90.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/8562\/0819\/files\/boite-laquee-japonaise-urushi-grues-tsuru-avec-couvercle.webp?v=1765885281","url":"https:\/\/kogedo.com\/en\/products\/boite-en-laque-japonaise-noire-couple-grues-pin-maki-e-interieur-nashiji","provider":"KOGEDO","version":"1.0","type":"link"}