{"product_id":"antique-japanese-toyama-medicine-box-fierce-bear-graphic-folk-art-relic-wo595","title":"Antique Japanese Toyama Medicine Box  Fierce Bear Graphic  Folk Art Relic WO595","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRare Antique Japanese Toyama Medicine Box - Fierce Bear Graphic - Folk Art Relic (Early 20th Century)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eThis is an exceptionally rare and visually striking \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"52\"\u003eJapanese Medicine Box (Kusuri-bako)\u003c\/b\u003e from the famous pharmaceutical region of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"129\"\u003eToyama\u003c\/b\u003e. While many medicine boxes exist, finding one with such a bold and powerful \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"212\"\u003eBear (Kuma) illustration\u003c\/b\u003e is a rare discovery for collectors of folk art and vintage graphic design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Story of the Toyama Medicine Peddler:\u003c\/b\u003e For centuries, \"Toyama no Kusuri-uri\" (itinerant medicine sellers) used a unique business model. They would leave these boxes at households for free, returning months later to restock used items and collect payment only for what was consumed. This box was the heart of that traditional \"trust-based\" system in a rural Japanese home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eUncommon Animal Graphic:\u003c\/b\u003e Most antique medicine boxes are purely typographic. This box features a fierce, woodblock-style bear, symbolizing the potent \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"150\"\u003e\"Kuma-no-i\" (Bear Bile)\u003c\/b\u003e medicine once sold as a cure-all for stomach and liver ailments. The bear is an iconic symbol of traditional Japanese healing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAuthentic Regional Branding:\u003c\/b\u003e Inscribed with \"\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"45\"\u003eIwanami Selling Medicine Co., Ltd.\u003c\/b\u003e\" from Higashi-Iwanami, Toyama Prefecture. The side also features a detailed tally of the medicines once stored inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIndustrial Folk Art:\u003c\/b\u003e The aged paper and weathered wood\/cardboard structure possess a soulful \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"93\"\u003e\"Wabi-Sabi\"\u003c\/b\u003e aesthetic. It is a perfect decorative piece for a vintage-style pharmacy, studio, or gallery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIntact Structure:\u003c\/b\u003e Includes the internal drawer with its original metal handle, a rare survivor of a bygone era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 26.0 x 20.0 x 9.5 cm \/ 10.2 x 7.9 x 3.7 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 579 g \/ 1.28 lbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEra:\u003c\/b\u003e Late Meiji to Early Showa Period (approx. 1910s–1930s)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Toyama Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"11\"\u003eAuthentic Vintage Condition.\u003c\/b\u003e This box served a real household for decades. It shows significant \"character\" wear, including surface staining, foxing, and minor tears in the paper labels. 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