Hold a piece of serene Japanese craftsmanship right in the palm of your hand. This wooden incense box by artisan Tadashi Hamanishi is a compact work of art, measuring 85 by 85 by 28 millimeters. Designed with a subtle magnetic closure, it's perfect for storing incense or tiny keepsakes. Most variations feature a rich walnut lid paired with a cherry wood body, all protected by a smooth oil finish. You can choose from several unique surface treatments, including straight carved lines, diagonal grooves, a honeycomb pattern, edge-carved details, or wax-resist dyeing.
Tadashi Hamanishi, an artisan based in Osaka, Japan, creates these distinctive wooden boxes using traditional joinery, expressive carving, and specialized dyeing techniques. Traditional Japanese woodcraft honors the natural character of its materials, making this box a fine addition to any tabletop or collection. Because each piece is handmade from natural timber, the wood grain, knots, and exact dimensions vary slightly, giving every box its own quiet personality.
Masashi Hamanishi incense box, HAMA-02. A palm-sized wooden box for incense or small items, featuring a small magnet closure.
Available variations include carved line, wax-resist dyeing, diagonal carving, honeycomb carving, and carving around the lid. Carved line, diagonal carving, honeycomb carving, and lid-edge carving versions have a walnut lid and cherry body.
Made in Osaka, Japan. Size: 85 × 85 × 28 mm. Oil finish. As each piece is handmade from natural wood, dimensions, grain, and knots may vary.
