This has been in my home for a long time. As it is an old item, there are some stains and scratches. There is no outer box, only the contents. It would be perfect for interior decoration, as a gift, or for storing precious items. Types and Features Suzuribako (Inkstone Box): Originally a box for storing writing tools such as inkstones and brushes, it is now also used as a small item container. Fubako/Bunko: A box for storing letters and documents. This is a lacquered Suzuribako (inkstone box) or Fubako (document box), a traditional Japanese craft.