I have kept this for a long time at home. It is an antique box pillow with a charming, aged appearance. The top is slightly curved, and the bottom curves like the bottom of a boat, so it is also called a boat pillow. From the mid-Edo period, both men and women used high box pillows to keep their hairstyles from collapsing. Firstly, there are few of these remaining. Looking at my grandmother's wedding photo, who was born in the Taisho era, she had her hair styled in the traditional Japanese style. This was brought as a wedding gift, so it is considered auspicious. Also, as this box pillow survived the war, I feel that the life of the object has continued. It is rare, as there are probably no people in modern times who can make these. The wood has fine grain, is hard, and has a good luster, so I think it is oak. I think the quality is good so that you can rest your head on it. How about it as an interior decoration for a Japanese-style room with a retro atmosphere? Width: 20.5-22cm Depth: 8.5-10.1cm Height: 7.6-8cm Please check the photos for the condition of the string, as it has aged damage. I am selling items that I have kept at home, so please purchase only if you understand that they are used items. To avoid any trouble after purchase, please feel free to comment if you have any concerns. —————- #BoxPillow #PeriodPiece #Antique #Retro #OldTools #JapaneseFurniture #JapaneseStyle #Wooden #JapaneseRoom #Interior #Ornament #Decoration #Vintage #Collection #SmallItemHolder #Pillow #JapaneseClothingAccessories #OldFolkHouse #OldFolkTools #Meiji #Taisho #Showa #Museum #ArtMuseum