Round Orange Lacquer Vintage Japanese Stacking Boxes ramp walker penguin 3 1/2” across at base

3 1/2” across at base

I've seen a few of this sort of tree trunk or limb boxes around

Massachusetts that included mid-century furnishings and a huge collection of animal-related art and objects from around the world

And then a hole at the center of the lid for pulling through the string that it would have held inside

The box measures 6" long x 3 1/4" wide and each walnut measures 1 5/8"long x 1 3/8" wide x 5/8" tall

Round Orange Lacquer Vintage Japanese Stacking Boxes ramp walker penguin 3 1/2” across at baseThis pretty vintage Japanese orange lacquer stacking box could be used for serving snacks, organizing office supplies on a desk, holding jewelry on the dresser or vanity, or really for most anything! I love its rounded form and gold edging at each level of the stack, plus the cool abstract design on the lid (I think it is abstract, though perhaps it is text?). I'd guess this box dates to the mid 20th century or so, and is in good vintage condition,