Usuzumi Thin Lid Box (OUT OF STOCK)

Description

I am an Usuzumi Thin Lid Box. Drawn in by the warmth of the wood grain, open me to find a dark surprise. What starry treasures will you find to put within me…

Curator’s Notes

This Usuzumi Box was brought into our lives as a holiday gift from Mitani-san and we were instantly enthralled by its perfect size. We love the way it immediately adds meaning to anything that’s placed within it. Whether your most important jewelry or a collection of stamps, it takes both the special and the mundane and holds it in a way that makes the treasures even more dear. Perhaps this effect is created by the fact that the box itself comes with a surprise of its own — the interior is lacquered black, which serves as a beautiful canvas to anything.

Usuzumi Thin Lid Box was curated by Stevenson Aung

Designer/Maker

Maker: Ryuji Mitani

Designer: Ryuji Mitani

Specifications

Dimensions:

2.5” (w) x 4” (l) x 2.5” (h) or 64mm (w) x 102mm (l) x 64mm (h)

Weight:

2.6 oz or 75 g

Materials: Oak wood, Walnut wood , Food-safe lacquer

Details

• Handcrafted in Matsumoto, Japan
• Do not soak urushi lacquered pieces in water for prolonged periods
• Ryuji Mitani’s signature is on bottom of the piece
• 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
• Urushi lacquer will become less glossy and more matte as time goes by