Kamakura-bori Haribako ‘Peony’, Jewellery Cabinet, Japan, 1970s

This small Kamakura-bori haribako is a highly decorative yet practical Japanese jewellery cabinet, made using the distinctive carved and lacquered wood technique.

Dimensions: height 24 cm, width 23 cm, depth 24.5 cm.

A peony in relief takes centre stage on the front, richly carved with deep cut lines and bold, sculptural forms. What makes this piece especially appealing is that the pattern and carved texture continue across the drawers, the sides, and the top, so the cabinet reads as one coherent design from every angle.

With three convenient drawers, it is ideal for storing jewellery, stationery, drawing tools, keys, or other small everyday items. Its compact size makes it perfect on a desk, in a dressing room, on a sideboard, or in an entryway as a stylish storage piece that also stands out as a decorative object.

Condition: very good, with only light signs of wear consistent with age and use.

A characterful piece from Japan with a strong Kamakura-bori presence.