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Antique Japanese Meiji Era c1910 Suzuribako Calligraphy Chest Kiri Wood Tansu 14"

Antique Japanese Meiji Era c1910 Suzuribako Calligraphy Chest Kiri Wood Tansu 14"

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This is a Japanese antique late Edo Era (1850) Japanese suzuribako.  This suzuribako (portable calligraphy tansu) has three drawers, made of solid kiri wood (Paulownia). The metal hardware is hand forged iron. 

Suzuribako 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. This chest still has its original warm century old patina. Made with wooden pin construction.

The method of construction as well as the forged iron work on this chest dates it to the mid 19th century. This 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 suzuri (ink stone) with brushes. The lidded top swings open to reveal the area where the ink stone was once housed.

The top handle is still very secure and provides a convenient way to transport this chest. The drawers open and close smoothly. The double hinged lidded top swings open and closes easily.

This Suzuribako chest measures 14" long by 10'' wide by 13" tall (33 x 25 x 36 cm). A very warm accent for your home or office. Great to hold pens, as well as, remote controls for the TV and stereo.

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