This is a Japanese wooden box featuring hand-painted calligraphy and the Tokugawa family crest (三つ葉葵 Mitsuba Aoi). The inscriptions include the names of the 15 Tokugawa shoguns (徳川家歴代将軍) and a famous quote from Tokugawa Ieyasu known as Tōshō-kō Ikkun (東照公遺訓), which expresses his life teachings about patience and responsibility. The box appears to be made of solid wood (possibly cedar or paulownia, known as kiri wood) and has a natural aged finish. The surface shows light wear, fading, and minor scratches consistent with age, but the inscriptions and crest are still clearly visible. I am unsure who made the item, but based on the design, writing style, and subject matter, it could be a commemorative or educational piece from the mid-1900s (Showa period), possibly created as a tribute to the Tokugawa era or for display in a school, temple, or collector’s home. This piece reflects Japan’s Edo-period legacy and could be of interest to collectors of Japanese history, Tokugawa memorabilia, or Shogunate-era antiques.

Condition: • Good overall vintage condition • Slight discoloration and wear due to age • No major cracks or structural damage • Writing and crest still well-preserved Material: • Wood (likely cedar or paulownia) • Hand-painted ink inscriptions and Tokugawa crest