Tori Box
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The Tori box is made of mahogany with walnut handle and base, and is finished with shellac. The joints are pinned lap joints. There is no surface on the outside of the box that is flat. The shape of the box is inspired by the Tori gates of Shinto temples in Japan. The bottom inside of the box is lined with red velvet. The box is about 17" (43 cm) long, 7" (18 cm) wide, and 4.5" (11.5 cm) high.