Antique Japanese Meiji Era c1870's Kiri Wood Suzuribako Calligraphy Tansu Chest 11" Shunga 5 cm) by 3 1/4"

5 cm) by 3 1/4" (7

Chrysanthemum blossoms symbolize Japan's imperial family and are often used on currency

This bowl was high fired for lasting durability

This is an antique Japanese early 1800's (c

The lidded top opens by pushing a side button and closes securely when the lid is closed

Antique Japanese Meiji Era c1870's Kiri Wood Suzuribako Calligraphy Tansu Chest 11" Shunga 5 cm) by 3 1/4"This is a 120 year old antique Japanese suzuribako from the late Meiji Era c1900. This suzuribako (portable calligraphy tansu) has three drawers and a lidded top section, made of solid Kiri (paulowina) wood. The metal hardware is hand forged iron. Length = 11" Width = 7" Height = 7" 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,