A vintage Shunkei-nuri confectionery box from Hida Takayama, one of Japan’s most respected lacquerware regions. Finished in a rich translucent red, this octagonal box reflects the quiet depth and warmth characteristic of traditional Hida lacquerwork. Originally made as a kashiki for serving sweets, it also works beautifully as a small decorative storage piece on a table or shelf.
Though simple in form, the glossy urushi surface gives it a subtle presence that feels both refined and calm. This is an unused vintage piece, preserved in very good condition.
Key Features
• Hida Takayama Shunkei-nuri: traditional Japanese lacquerware with a warm translucent red finish
• Octagonal form: clean, elegant silhouette with a slightly more distinctive presence than a standard round or square box
• Versatile use: originally for wagashi sweets, also suitable for small keepsakes or display
• Unused vintage piece: preserved with minimal signs of storage over time
Ideal for
• Serving wagashi or small sweets
• Storing small objects or tea accessories
• Displaying as a lacquer accent in a quiet interior
• Collectors of Japanese vintage lacquerware
Product Details
• Origin: Japan (Hida Takayama)
• Technique: Shunkei-nuri lacquerware
• Type: Kashiki / confectionery box / small decorative box
• Size: approx. 18 cm across × H6.5 cm
• Condition: Unused vintage
Notes
As an unused vintage item, this piece may show extremely minor marks from long-term storage. These slight traces are consistent with age and do not affect its beauty or function.
