Antique Bentwood Lidded Pantry Box with Bail Handle primitive bowl The deep brown glaze that

The deep brown glaze that covers the surface of the bull's body is predominately smooth

and brings a bit of calm in the midst of stress and chaos

There is text in Japanese on the the back

and I love everything about it

on what appears to be strong thread or nylon

Antique Bentwood Lidded Pantry Box with Bail Handle primitive bowl The deep brown glaze thatThis is a beautiful large pantry box, maple I believe, with its original dry, finish and a great golden blond patina. It features a bail handle with wooden grip (which stands up on its own) and a double band around the top of the box, such that the lid sits very nicely. Plus all those gorgeous old nails! I believe this box dates to the late 19th century. Two original nails attaching one end of the handle to the box have been replaced with screws, as