Jewelry Box

Description

I am a Jewelry Box. X marks the spot for treasure, but here a circle marks it instead.

Curator’s Notes

We first met this charming hand carved and lacquered box in the form of a holiday gift from Mitani-san with no explanation of its specific purpose. We intuitively used it to store our most important jewelry: our wedding rings. We were delighted when Mitani-san since confirmed its purpose as a jewelry box — but we leave open what matters most to you. We’d love to hear what kind of treasure it called for you to place in it.

Jewelry Box was curated by Stevenson Aung

Designer/Maker

Maker: Ryuji Mitani

Designer: Ryuji Mitani

Specifications

Dimensions:

2” (w) x 2″ (l) x 1” (h) or 50mm (w) x 50mm (l) x 25mm (h)

Weight:

0.7 oz or 20 g

Materials: Mountain Cherry Wood, Lacquer

Details

• Handcrafted in Matsumoto, Japan
• Features Ryuji Mitani’s signature on the bottom of the piece
• Interior is dark brown urushi lacquered
• Do not soak in water for prolonged periods
• Wash with a soft sponge and mild dish soap
• Rinse with warm water
• Wipe with a cloth and dry well
• Each piece is unique and will have variations