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VINTAGE MADE IN OCCUPIED JAPAN YOSEGI-ZAIKU WOOD MARQUETRY MINIATURE JEWELRY CHEST / DRESSER
UP FOR SALE:
An authentic post-WWII Japanese Yosegi-Zaiku (parquetry wood inlay) miniature vanity/jewelry chest (Kodansu style). stamped on the back with "MADE IN OCCUPIED JAPAN", dating this piece specifically between 1945 and 1952 during the Allied Occupation of Japan.
FEATURES & DETAILS:
• Traditional Japanese Yosegi-Zaiku wood mosaic inlay featuring geometric Asanoha (hemp leaf) and Ichimatsu (checkerboard) patterns.
• Storage Layout: 2 upper drawers with round wood knobs, 1 wide bottom drawer with a metal bail pull, and 1 side cabinet door.
• Door details: Built-in vanity mirror and flower-shaped metal backplate with a drop ring latch.
• Markings: Original black ink stamp on the back reading "MADE IN OCCUPIED JAPAN".
APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS:
• Height: 5.5 inches
• Width: 5.25 inches
• Depth: 3.125 inches
CONDITION REPORT:
Very Good Vintage Condition for an ~80-year-old piece. Wood inlay veneers are intact and vibrant. Drawers and cabinet door open smoothly. Clean, unlined raw wood interiors. Light age-appropriate surface wear, minor edge scuffs, and faint finish wear as shown in photos. Please review all high-resolution photos for exact condition details.
SHIPPING & PACKAGING:
Item will be carefully wrapped with protective padding to ensure safe delivery. Sent via USPS Ground Advantage or Priority Mail with full tracking provided.
