{"product_id":"antique-japanese-c1880-s-kiri-wood-suzuribako-calligraphy-tansu-chest-11","title":"Antique Japanese c1880’s Kiri Wood Suzuribako Calligraphy Tansu Chest 11\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a 150 year old antique Japanese suzuribako from the late Meiji Era (c. 1880’s). This \u003ci\u003esuzuribako \u003c\/i\u003e(portable calligraphy tansu) has three drawers and a lidded top section, made of solid\u003ci\u003e Kiri (paulowina\u003c\/i\u003e) wood. The metal hardware is hand forged iron.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuzuribako were used as portable accounting chests (the forerunner of the attache' case). Also known as a calligraphy chest as it housed an ink stone, brushes, ink stick, and paper. \u003ci\u003eKeyaki \u003c\/i\u003e(zelkova) wood was the wood of choice for such a chest being strong as well as having a beautiful grain pattern. This chest still has its original hand rubbed lacquer finish over persimmon tannin stain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis chest was used to hold calligraphy and writing materials, as well as, money and valuables. The lidded top section was used for the storage and use of \u003ci\u003esuzuri\u003c\/i\u003e (ink stone) with brushes. The lidded top swings open to reveal the area where the ink stone was once housed. The lidded top opens by pushing a side button and closes securely when the lid is closed. The top handle is still very secure and provides a convenient way to transport this chest. All drawers open and close smoothly. The hinged lid swings open and closes easily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll drawers open smoothly and the lidded top opens\/closes with ease. Along with a century old warm patina this suzuribako tansu re chest remains in \u003cu\u003efine\u003c\/u\u003e \u003cu\u003eoriginal antique \u003c\/u\u003e\u003cu\u003econdition.\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cem\u003eSuzuribako\u003c\/em\u003e chest measures 11\" wide by 9.5'' tall by 8\" deep. A very warm accent for your home or office. Great to hold pens, as well as, remote controls for the TV and stereo. Please enjoy the enlarged pictures to get a full appreciation of the fine\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003ewood and its century old original patina.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shogun's Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51517480075581,"sku":"22J1643A","price":375.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/2348\/3709\/files\/IMG_5864.jpg?v=1774302794","url":"https:\/\/shogunsgallery.com\/products\/antique-japanese-c1880-s-kiri-wood-suzuribako-calligraphy-tansu-chest-11","provider":"Shogun's Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}