Japanese Lacquered Wood Letter Holder with Traditional Scenes

Wall-mounted letter holder made of lacquered wood with traditional Japanese iconography. This functional and decorative object features a container structure with a scalloped top finial, entirely decorated by hand.

Item History: This piece is part of the production of lacquered decorative objects for export during the second half of the 20th century. The decoration follows the aesthetic canons of Oriental art, using the technique of painting on black lacquer to highlight the contrast with golden and polychrome pigments.

Technical details:
- Period: 1970s.
- Technique: Lacquer on wood with hand painting.
- Dimensions: Height 21 cm (8.27 inches), Width 16.5 cm (6.5 inches), Depth 4.7 cm (1.85 inches).
- Material: Wood, pigments, and lacquer coating.
- Weight: 160 g (0.35 lb).
- Condition: Vintage condition. It shows surface wear on the lacquer, especially on the edges and the back, consistent with the age and use of the object.

Functional Value: This item is suitable for Oriental art collecting or for integration into interior design projects seeking Chinoiserie or Japonisme aesthetic elements.