{"product_id":"vintage-japanese-sugi-wood-masu-box-rice-measure-gogomasu-1","title":"Vintage Japanese Sugi Wood Masu Box Rice Measure - gogomasu","description":"\u003cp\u003eNice Japanese jointed box made from Sugi wood (Japanese Cedar) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese boxes are actually like measuring cups and used to measure rice. This size is called a gogomasu. This was before the metric system was widely adopted in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese days you can use them for whatever you like, Stationary, decorative objects, storage.\u003cbr\u003eI use one for loose change, but they also make perfect little display shelves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn each side of the box there are Japanese Kanji Brands likely denoting the maker, the owner and the size. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShowa era, early to mid 20th Century. A Nice clean example. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures 14cm wide x 7.5cm tall.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kanso House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57498419069233,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/2399\/1857\/files\/Vintage_Japanese_Lacquer_GogoMasu_rice_measure_box003.jpg?v=1794481436","url":"https:\/\/kansohouse.com.au\/products\/vintage-japanese-sugi-wood-masu-box-rice-measure-gogomasu-1","provider":"Kanso House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}