Small Kamakura-bori Haribako “Peony”, Jewellery Chest, Japan, 1970s.

This small cabinet is made in the Kamakura-bori technique: a deep, dark surface with warm red tones revealed in the carved areas.

Dimensions: height 17.5 cm, width 18 cm, depth 19 cm.

An elegant, repeating hand-carved pattern runs across the exterior. The front stands out with a richly carved peony in relief. The motif continues seamlessly over the two drawers, giving the piece a harmonious, well-balanced look from the front.

Versatile in use: ideal as a jewellery box, a small sewing box (haribako), or a stylish organiser for stationery and small accessories. A compact piece that instantly adds a subtle Japanese accent to your interior.

Inside, the light wood of the drawers creates a beautiful contrast with the darker exterior. The metal pulls show light wear, consistent with age and use. Overall, the cabinet is in very good condition with normal signs of age. On the right corner of the lower drawer there is a very small, barely noticeable nick to the edge, as visible in the photo.