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    Posted 4 years ago

    ho2cultcha
    (5055 items)

    I think that it's Chinese, but not certain. Could be Japanese - i have many of the Japanese sewing boxes now. This one has 3 swastikas as brass design elements on top of the laquered wood sides.

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    1. Celiene Celiene, 4 years ago
      Looks to be Korean. Toilet chest.

      https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/A_1905-1115-60
    2. Celiene Celiene, 4 years ago
      See here, too.

      https://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot/a-korean-red-lacquer-cosmetic-box-6-c-120481fa37
    3. rhineisfine rhineisfine, 4 years ago
      It may be influenced by the Japanese occupation, though. The swastika is a symbol of Buddhism in Japan. You commonly see it on maps there to indicate 'Buddhist temple'.
      https://www.lionsroar.com/226988-2/
    4. vintagelamp vintagelamp, 4 years ago
      Love the look!
    5. ho2cultcha ho2cultcha, 4 years ago
      thank you. that was a surprise. i thought it was just a nice chinese or japanese box for writing or something like that.

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