Set of 7 Kiridame Wooden Nesting Boxes, Taishō Period, Japan.

Full set of seven lacquered wooden storage boxes from the 1920s.

The lids and the boxes themselves fit perfectly together, minimizing space when they need to be stored.

Traditionally used in Japanese cuisine to store cut vegetables and other ingredients for preparation, these kiridame boxes are handy for storing small items and certainly have decorative value as well.

Each box features hand-painted red markings.

Dimensions smallest box: 8.5 cm x 25 cm x 18.5 cm.

Dimensions largest box: 13 cm x 38 cm x 31 cm.