Antique Bentwood Lidded Pantry Box with Bail Handle primitive bowl There is text in Japanese

There is text in Japanese on the the back

and I love everything about it

German or Danish I am not sure

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

5" inches wide and 4

Antique Bentwood Lidded Pantry Box with Bail Handle primitive bowl There is text in JapaneseThis 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