Stunning Antique Walnut and Maple Inlay Box Japanese ceramic Perfectly worn

Perfectly worn

There is a bit of wear to the stain in spots

75" long x 3" wide x 1 5/8" tall

which is part of what I think makes it feel so special

Stunning Antique Walnut and Maple Inlay Box Japanese ceramic Perfectly wornI love a beautiful box, and to my eye this one is about perfect as it gets; just gorgeous! Someone more knowledgeable than me identified the woods as walnut with maple inlay; I'd guess they are right and what a stunning combination the two make in very finely executed alternation, forming concentric squares on the fitted lid and framed triangles on the sides. Classic, timeless, and also very modern feeling, and large enough to be useful as a box but