Kamakurabori Suzuribako鎌倉彫硯箱. Creative Suzuribako硯箱 (writing box) combined with Kamarura carving technique for vivid and beautiful plum blossom on the lid, made by Kizawa木沢. the artist name was signed on the bottom the Suzuribako. Kamakura carving is a traditional craft in which wooden bases such as katsura and ginkgo are shaped, patterns are carved into them, and then finished with lacquer. Its origins date back to the Buddhist altar implements made by Buddhist sculptors during the Kamakura period. The distinctive feature of Kamakura carving is that the parts other than the pattern are marked with a knife, and the carvings are left intentionally. A technique is also used in which ink is sprinkled on vermilion lacquer to bring out the colors, and the techniques of carving and painting have been refined for 800 years. With tomobako. Dimensions: 26 x 20 x 5 cm Excellent condition, barely used with minimal signs of wear, please also take a look at the listed photos for a reference. Will be well packaged and shipping by Japan Post in fast delivery.