Antique Japanese Meiji Era (c1870’s) Kiri Bodansu Personal Tansu 8 Drawer 23"W Soroban/Abacus made of solid Keyaki (zelkova)

made of solid Keyaki (zelkova) wood and finished in a red persimmon stain lacquer

which is centered with a boldly glazed cobalt teardrop finial — a strong visual anchor for the composition

is a mythical creature prominent in Japanese folklore and traditional art

The jar measure approximately 7 1/2" tall and 8" in diameter (19 x 20

Weight = 11oz

Antique Japanese Meiji Era (c1870’s) Kiri Bodansu Personal Tansu 8 Drawer 23"W Soroban/Abacus made of solid Keyaki (zelkova)This is an antique Japanese Meiji era (1868 1912) kodansu (personal chest). Used for storing documents, money and other precious items it is made of solid Kiri wood (paulownia) front and case. Kodansu chest were a special piece used to store one's most valued items. Three drawers can be accessed behind the hinged door. Three other drawers are secured behind a "bo" stick that latches but no longer locks. Height = 18" Width = 23 Depth = 12" This chest