Vintage Japanese Slide Storage Box Black Cat likely woven from ramie or

likely woven from ramie or another bast fiber with numerous hand-sewn repairs and reinforcing patches

Nara Prefecture

designed as seat cushions to accent a chair or stool

and raw natural lacquer

Vintage Japanese Slide Storage Box Black Cat likely woven from ramie orA vintage Japanese wooden slide storage box dated March 1950, crafted with dovetail joinery and a hinged lid with a metal clasp. The interior features numbered wooden dividers for organizing up to 50 photographic slides, while the inside lid retains handwritten inventory notes from its original owner, adding to its history and charm. Wear, scuffs, and marks are consistent with age and use, enhancing its authentic vintage character.