Antique Japanese Meiji Era c1890 Kiri Wood Suzuribako Calligraphy Tansu 12" Statue This is a 9

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This is a vintage Japanese wooden doll known called a kokeshi

satsuma cat

There are remnants of gold Shakudo (gold

This is a large 18” blue & white antique mid Meiji Era (c

Antique Japanese Meiji Era c1890 Kiri Wood Suzuribako Calligraphy Tansu 12" Statue This is a 9Antique Japanese suzuribako from the mid Meiji Era (c. 1890's). This portable calligraphy tansu has three drawers and a lidded top section, made of solid Sugi wood (cryptomeria). It is finished the original natural, raw finish. The metal hardware is hand forged iron. Suzuribako were used as portable accounting chests (the forerunner of the attach' case). Also known as a calligraphy chest as it housed an ink stone (suzuri), brushes, ink stick, and