This hexagonal wooden box features a deep red lacquered finish, accented by aged metal hardware and decorative corner brackets. The lid is inset with a painted panel depicting a seated figure in flowing robes—likely a scholar or monk—accompanied by two deer against a mountainous green and yellow landscape. Around the exterior, the box is inscribed with golden Tibetan or Sanskrit-style calligraphy. Upon opening, the interior reveals a striking contrast, lined entirely with aged paper containing traditional Chinese woodblock-printed text and illustrations, including a scene of a gate and rising sun. This combination of religious iconography and functional storage suggests a piece used for holding sutras, incense, or other ceremonial items.

Dimensions: w9.5" x 8.5" x h3"
Origin:      China
Material:   compressed wood
Condition: Vintage, handmade, rustic finish

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