Vintage, Scandinavian Vintage Sweden, Traditional Crafts, Scandinavian Goods Svepask, Bentwood Box Wooden Lidded Canister, Wooden Vessel, Handicraft Lunch Box, Small Item Container, Sewing Box Antique Goods, Antique Crafts This piece has a striking size and is an elegant work with a balanced curve. It is made using a technique that does not use nails, so you can enjoy the natural beauty of the material. It has a lid, so you can use it functionally to store your favorite items, and it also looks great just as an interior decoration. According to the markings on the back, this piece was made in 1993. Initials of the maker are present. Size: Approximately Overall: Width 34 cm, Height 16 cm Diameter: 25 cm x 20.3 cm, Depth 9.3 cm It is made using a technique equivalent to the Japanese "mage wappa" (bentwood). A large-sized container with a distinctive lid. In Sweden, it is called Svepask. It is shaped with bentwood, and the encircling board is held together with tree roots, and small wooden pegs (wooden nails) are used. The soft curves and the stitching with vines are also one of the charms. It is made by meticulous handwork, and it takes a little skill to open the lid by shifting it to the side. There is a slight curl at the bottom → Image 14 There are stains due to aging → Images 13, 15 There is some damage due to aging and storage, but it is a sturdy construction. The maker's initials and the production year are marked on the bottom. #MadeInSweden #SwedishTraditionalCrafts #ScandinavianGoods #Svepask #BentwoodBox #WoodenLiddedCanister #WoodenVessel #LunchBox #SmallItemContainer #Interior #MageWappa #ScandinavianVintage #AntiqueGoods #AntiqueCrafts In the shop: We have a large selection of lacquerware and wooden tableware. Hida Sangyo's pot wagon Wajima-nuri tray, Aizu lacquerware sweet dish, Yamanaka lacquerware sweet dish Zohiko tray, individual plates, bamboo plates, Asobe tray, Negoro-nuri tray Ujo-bori tea coasters, natural wood salad bowl, Miyatsune-bori tray, Kagawa Sanuki-bori lacquerware tray, Kamakura-bori small item container, Yamanaka lacquerware berry set, Echizen lacquerware individual plates, and so on.